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Destined by One Night: The CEO's Pursuit

Chapter 216

Ch. 216 / 281 Apr 07, 2026

"It's good that you're fine! Let's eat first!" Marilyn's tone softened involuntarily.

"Okay!" Malcolm nodded his head slightly.

His gaze was still on her.

He thought in his heart, "Lynn, I'm sorry! Because of me, you suffer a lot. I, Malcolm, swear that I will make up for it with the rest of my life.'

Marilyn looked at the table full of rich seafood and found that they were all dishes she liked.

She drank half a cup of water and ate two fruits before saying, "Malcolm, this restaurant's food looks good. Look at this seafood pizza. It looks delicious!"

Malcolm suddenly picked up the knife on the side, cut the pizza into pieces, and then put one on her plate.

When Marilyn saw this, she was moved. She looked at him and said, "Malcolm, you don't have to do this. I can do it myself. You should eat one too!"

"No, Lynn, I'm your boyfriend now. I should do this for you," Malcolm said seriously. He, who was in a much better mood, was charming again.

"Haha..." Marilyn suddenly laughed out loud, not expecting that Malcolm could also be so cute.

Malcolm looked at her laughing heartily. He could not help but smile.

Marilyn was easily satisfied and would be touched by such a little move.

After laughing for a while, Marilyn stopped and looked at Malcolm with admiration. "Malcolm, since you said so, I should give you the chance!"

"Yeah, if you still eat by yourself, then I won't have a chance to show my love for you."

After cutting the pizza, Malcolm also shelled some shrimp and placed them on Marilyn's plate.

Marilyn then stopped him. "Malcolm, that's enough. I can't eat too much!"

Hearing this, Malcolm frowned and looked at her. "Lynn, you should eat more. Look at you. You are so thin. I am afraid that the great sea breeze can blow you away!"

Marilyn smiled and looked at the sea in the distance. The sea breeze was so comfortable.

"Malcolm, even if I will be blown away by the strong wind, I won't make myself uncomfortable by eating too much. You eat!"

When Malcolm heard this, he felt helpless. She ate very little, and he felt so heartbroken!

"Lynn, have something else to eat." Malcolm still asked her to eat some food. He was even more attentive than an ordinary boyfriend.

What Marilyn did not know was that Malcolm was now itching to give her all the good ones.

"OK! You should also eat some food." Marilyn looked at the moonlight on the sea in the distance. The beautiful scene was intoxicating.

It was her first time seeing such beautiful moonlight.

Malcolm looked at her beautiful profile, and his smile was so bright.

It was just that Marilyn, who had been looking in the direction of the sea, did not see his smile.

Malcolm was still looking at her and thought, 'Marilyn, waiting for you for so many years was a test for me, which toughened me.'

Perhaps, only a smooth and rebellious life could allow one's life to grow better.

After the two of them finished their dinner happily, Malcolm held Marilyn's hand and took a walk on the beach.

On the left was a high-rise building, and all the houses were shining with neon lights.

There was a soft glow from all the various ships on the sea.

Many couples walked past them hand in hand.

The evening breeze blew gently, and Marilyn closed her eyes in comfort.

The damp smell, coupled with the sound of rolling waves, made all the troubles in her heart vanish at this moment!

Malcolm looked at her quiet and gentle appearance, his handsome face still so gentle.

He also blurted out the words that had been brewing in his heart for a long time at this moment, "Lynn, do you want to hear her story?"

Marilyn suddenly opened her eyes and looked at him. She knew who he was referring to.

She smiled and said, "Malcolm, if you think it will be painful to mention her, don't say it."

She was a soft-hearted person. If there were any sad parts in this story, then she would have to lose sleep that night with him.

Malcolm said in a faint tone, "Perhaps, I won't be in such pain if I tell you."

Marilyn suddenly stopped and stood in front of him. Standing in front of him in this way, she looked dainty and cute.

"Malcolm, let's find a place to sit down. You can speak slowly, and I will listen carefully."

"Alright!"

He held her hand with a smile and continued walking forward.

Marilyn lowered her head to look at the two of them holding hands, feeling a little helpless. Along the way, he held her hand without letting go.

As a boyfriend, Malcolm was really so good.

Marilyn then joked, "Malcolm, during these two days, I am your girlfriend. If you spoil me too much, how can my future boyfriend accept me?"

Malcolm suddenly stopped and looked at her gloomily. "Lynn, do you still want to be another man's girlfriend?"

His sound was cold and strange.

"Well..." Marilyn was suddenly lost for words.

She blinked her eyes and looked at him seriously. "According to your look and tone, it's like I have betrayed you."

"Although I am the mother of three children, I have not even been in a relationship. Otherwise, I would not have agreed to your conditions tonight."

"If I meet a man who is good to me, my children, and my parents in the future, I will consider it!"

"However, I'm afraid that I could never meet such a good man!"

"You..."

Marilyn interrupted him and said, "Let's go. I am just casually speaking. After all, there is no such man in the world."

"Hey, Lynn, what about me?" Malcolm looked at her with a gloomy gaze. If she dared to go to be with another man, he would "give her a lesson"!

Malcolm followed her for a few steps, then asked unwillingly, "Lynn, don't you think I am suitable? I can be good to you, good to the children, and good to your parents!"

This was the day that he, Malcolm, had spoken the most in all these years.

It was only in front of her that he would be himself.

Marilyn couldn't help but glare at him. "Malcolm, don't forget that we are just pretending to be lovers, who can comfort each other. Although I have never been hurt emotionally, I also want to have a taste of love. That's why I agree with you. However, don't push your luck."

"Besides, if I'm with you, what if your beloved woman comes back?"

"If you betray her, then what about the perseverance and waiting you have been through all these years? Is it because of true love or guilt?"

"True love!" Malcolm answered without hesitation, his tone full of determination.

"Then now you are betraying your true love!" Marilyn raised her hand that was holding Malcolm's hand.

Malcolm was speechless. What the hell should he do?

Should he tell her the truth that she was the person he was waiting for?

However, he was afraid that she would never see him again after he told her.