A rollback after death? Then let them offer their loyalty!

Chapter 70 Reluctance

In the evening, Lin Yu returned to Su Wan's apartment.

As soon as the key turned and the door opened a crack, a small figure rushed over like a cannonball and buried her head in his arms.

"Master!" Anna's voice trembled with tears as she clung tightly to his waist, her cat ears pressed nervously against her hair.

"Sister Nightingale came this afternoon... She said, she said you're leaving next week? To a very dangerous place?"

Lin Yu bent down, picked Anna up, and carried her into the living room.

Su Wan was walking out of the kitchen, an apron tied around her waist, flour still on her hands, and obvious worry on her face.

"You're back?" Su Wan's voice was relatively calm, but her eyes betrayed her emotions. "Dinner will be ready soon. Go wash your hands first."

Lin Yu put Anna down and rubbed her head: "Okay, I understand."

The atmosphere at the dining table was somewhat subdued. Even the most lively Anna only shoveled food into her mouth, glancing at Lin Yu every now and then, her cat ears drooping.

Su Wan cooked several dishes that Lin Yu liked, but she didn't eat much herself.

"How long will it take?" Su Wan finally couldn't help but ask softly.

"Uncertain. The trial's content and duration are unknown." Lin Yu placed a piece of pork rib on her plate. "It could take a few months, or it could take longer."

Su Wan pursed her lips and looked down at the rice in her bowl:

"Do you really have to go? You're the deputy director now, in Jiangcheng..."

"I'm going." Lin Yu interrupted her, his tone calm but leaving no room for argument:

"The upper limit of the planned area is too low. If we want to really make some changes, we must go to the protected area and obtain higher authority and power."

Su Wan fell silent. She understood this: Jiangcheng was too small; the shadow cast by Chen Tianxiong, the lingering effects of the Ladder Act, and even the neglect of the protected area...

To truly protect this land and the people he cares about from being bullied, Lin Yu needs greater power and status.

Anna suddenly put down her chopsticks, jumped off her chair, and ran to Lin Yu's side. She looked up at him, her small face brimming with tears, but stubbornly refused to let them fall.

"Dad, you'll come back, right? Like you promised me before, you'll definitely come back, won't you?"

Lin Yu looked at Anna and reached out to wipe away the tears that finally welled up in her eyes:

"Yes, just like before, I will definitely come back."

"Pinky promise!" Anna extended her little finger.

Lin Yu hooked his little finger around hers: "Pinky promise."

Anna relaxed a little and climbed back into her chair, but she still stayed close to Lin Yu while eating.

After dinner, Su Xiaoya sensibly pulled Anna to her room, leaving the living room to Su Wan and Lin Yu.

Su Wan finished cleaning up the dishes, washed her hands, and sat down next to Lin Yu on the sofa.

She didn't snuggle up to her as usual, but sat upright, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her dress.

"Lin Yu," she began, her voice very soft.

"I...I don't know how to help you. All I can do is stay here, live well with Xiaoya and Anna, and wait for you to come back."

"That's the biggest help," Lin Yu said, holding Su Wan's slightly cool hand. "It gives me peace of mind."

Su Wan looked up at him, her eyes slightly red:

"I'm always greedy. Before, I only wanted to get rid of Chen Tianxiong's shadow, but later I thought I just wanted to be with you."

Now...now I'm thinking, I just wish you could stay safe and sound by my side forever.

Su Wan chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Wasn't that incredibly immature of me?"

"No." Lin Yu pulled her into his arms.

"I'm greedy too. I want to come back alive, to continue being your protector, Anna's master, and the deputy director of this city..."

Although Lin Yu has the ability to rewind time and is confident that he can return alive, the atmosphere has already reached a certain point, and there are some things that need to be said.

Su Wan buried her face in Lin Yu's chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, and after a long while said in a muffled voice, "Don't sleep tonight, I want to sleep all night..."

I'll squeeze you dry!

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow, cupped Su Wan's face in his hands, and asked, "Do you have that ability?"

"Yes!" Su Wan pouted, looking charming and cute.

Lin Yu didn't say much, grabbed Su Wan's buttocks and hoisted her onto his shoulder: "Let's start now."

"Huh? Huh! Wait... I'm not ready yet."

"Given up?"

"Ugh~ No way..."

......

As night deepened, the master bedroom remained dark, with only the dim moonlight filtering through the gaps in the curtains.

Su Wan was exceptionally proactive and exceptionally affectionate.

She didn't say anything, but used her body language to express her reluctance and worry. Every touch and every kiss was filled with almost devout appreciation.

Lin Yu responded to her enthusiasm, his movements more patient and meticulous than usual.

In the lull between the raging waves, he would gently stroke her sweaty back and kiss away the moisture from the corners of her eyes.

It was like a silent promise.

Finally, exhausted, Su Wan curled up in Lin Yu's arms and fell into a deep sleep, her fingers still unconsciously clutching the hem of his clothes.

Lin Yu gazed at her peaceful sleeping face for a long time before finally closing his eyes.

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