Chapter 2823

She wondered how Gu Lichen would feel if he learned that she had thoughts about forcing herself on him and being more intimate with him. 'Will he think I'm... lecherous? 'Gosh, no! Even with her head down, she could feel his eyes on her. When she finally finished her meal, she jumped up and said, "I... I'm done. I'm going to rest!" With that said, she was about to run back to her bedroom. However, she had not taken two steps when Gu Lichen had already risen. He blocked her way. "Are you avoiding me?" "Huh?" She froze. Blushing, she said in a panic, "No... No." It sounded like a lie and was not very convincing. Gu Lichen said in confusion, "It seems you're really avoiding me. Why? Did I do something to upset you?" "No... No! You haven't done anything bad!" she quickly said in denial. "Then why are you avoiding me?" he asked as he took one step forward. Those dark phoenix eyes stared at her. She only felt as if his gaze was enveloping her. "I... I'm not avoiding you." She loo