Chapter 54: The most affectionate person in New York! She didn't object!

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Finally, on the deserted beach, it had just rained heavily, and it seemed as if the world had been washed clean. Lorien and Wanda stayed close to each other in the Ferrari. It took a long time before their long, deep kiss ended.

After they separated, the love in Wanda's eyes was almost palpable. Among Wanda and Gwen, she was the first to be moved and then to act on those feelings. Gwen also had feelings, but she hadn't moved as fast.

At the seaside, Wanda hugged Lorien, burying her face in his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, which felt like a soothing rhythm to her.

After a while, Wanda, still with her face in Lorien's chest, spoke softly, her voice muffled. "Gwen likes you too."

Lorien: ...

Enjoying the moment, Lorien wondered why Wanda was bringing up another woman. But his heartbeat remained steady. He asked softly, "You feel it?"

"How could I not feel it?" Wanda's voice was even more muffled. "I am like a fire, close to you, the best firewood in the world. But how can I not feel that there is also a fire that wants to ignite you?"

Lorien's heart almost skipped a beat. Her words were beautiful and profound. He couldn't help but hold Wanda a little tighter, but she didn't mind. Instead, she leaned more comfortably against his chest.

"But in Sokovia," Wanda continued, "we don't care about legal marriage certificates. We care more about the feelings between each other. My love for you is like a burning fire. But I can sense Gwen's feelings too."

"so..."

Wanda stopped, but Lorien knew what she meant. She wasn't objecting. If she didn't agree, she would have said no outright. But now, she didn't refuse, meaning it was possible.

However, there were still unknowns, such as the Avengers' issues, Wanda's own problems, and the challenges superheroes faced. Wanda was entangled in these matters, so she couldn't give a definite answer at the moment. But she didn't refuse.

Wanda added, "Give me some time to adjust, okay? After our lives are stable and I no longer have any unnecessary worries, we can peacefully and happily find the meaning of life. It just takes a while."

Lorien hugged her and responded without hesitation. "Sure. I have an old saying for you."

Wanda looked up, confused. "What?"

Lorien recited Qin Guan's poem, Magpie Bridge Fairy: "If the love between two people is long-lasting, why does it matter if they are together day and night?"

He translated and explained it to Wanda. She closed her eyes, contemplating the meaning, then opened them and nodded affirmatively. "Um!"

They looked at each other for a long time, but the moment was interrupted by Wanda's agent phone ringing. Instantly, Lorien felt Wanda's annoyance; she hated being disturbed now. However, she answered the phone, knowing it was urgent.

"Hello? Natasha? Okay, I got it. I'll come back now."

After a few words, Wanda hung up, sighed, and explained to Lorien. "The United Nations drafted the Sokovia Accords. Many countries were invited to vote. The five permanent members abstained, but most countries are likely to vote in favor. So I have to go back, sorry."

Lorien nodded, patting Wanda on the back. "Go ahead, it's okay. If the Avengers disband, you'll be free."

Wanda smiled. "It seems to be true."

Lorien took Wanda into the car and drove her back to the Avengers base. He didn't interfere with the Avengers' internal affairs. As for Wanda, he respected her autonomy, not wanting to control her life.

For example, saying, "Wanda, please quit, and I will support you," would be an insult to capable women like Wanda and Gwen. They didn't want to rely on him for everything. So Lorien chose to be the man behind the scenes, making sure anyone who wanted to harm the two women knew to watch out for him.

After sending Wanda away, Lorien drove back home. As soon as he reached the top of the building, he didn't press his fingerprint to open the door. He sensed a small spider "crouching" on the ceiling. Pretending to open the door, he waited for the spider to slide down behind him. Lorien quickly opened the door, grabbed Gwen, who had just hung by her thread, and entered the room, slamming the door shut with the power of the Phoenix!

Gwen was stunned and hadn't reacted yet. "Ah~! No~!"

But once the door closed, the sound was blocked out.

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