61: The Noble Young Master's Benefactor 3

At that time, Mu Lin wasn't sure if Lu Zhan would agree; after all, his investigation showed that the other man's personality was somewhat aloof and proud.

However, Lu Zhan had only given him a deep look at the time before a gentle smile appeared on his cold face, and then he signed the agreement.

Everything proceeded smoothly and without a ripple for two years, and Mu Lin gradually grew accustomed to Lu Zhan's presence.

Lu Zhan, who was cold and indifferent toward others, always wore a soft smile when facing him, and his words were heartwarming.

During those two years, Mu Lin never injected himself with suppressant again. He felt that Lu Zhan was an obedient, useful, gentle, and heartwarming Alpha who would appear when needed and stay quietly in the area Mu Lin had designated for him when not. He felt that spending a lifetime like this wouldn't be so bad.

However, one day, Lu Zhan suddenly withdrew from his world without a single word or a trace left behind.

The person he thought was within reach, who would always be waiting for him in silence, vanished completely. Even those two years felt like a dream; once the dream ended, everything was gone.

Mu Lin was suddenly filled with a sense of refusal to let go and found it even harder to adapt. Deep in his heart, there was a faint, underlying panic, as if he had lost something vital.

His parents also confessed that they had indeed sought out Lu Zhan and offered him a sum of money to persuade him to leave. Lu Zhan hadn't objected; instead, he took the money and went abroad.

At that moment, a sense of hatred inevitably rose in Mu Lin's heart. Had he not given him enough? Why did he have to leave? If it was money he wanted, he had plenty!

But later, after calming down and carefully recalling their past, he realized there were too many loopholes in his parents' words. If Lu Zhan were only after money, he should have kept Mu Lin firmly in his grasp; how could he possibly leave?

Moreover, Lu Zhan had so many opportunities to permanently mark him, yet he had always been gentle and cautious even during Temporary Marks. During the two years of their arrangement, he had never asked for anything, and he hadn't taken a single thing Mu Lin had given him when he left.

Lu Zhan wasn't the type of person to succumb to money. It was very likely that his parents had done something, or perhaps Lu Zhan had simply grown tired of him.

But regardless of what role his parents played, they weren't innocent, and his relationship with them plummeted to a freezing point because of it.

Every day after Lu Zhan left, Mu Lin missed his every bit of tolerance and gentleness more and more—the young man's hot, blazing heart, and his crisp, pleasant, and comforting Pheromones.

His heart seemed to be filled to the brim by Lu Zhan, leaving no room for anyone else.

He wanted to find him like a madman, desperately hoping Lu Zhan would return to his side. It wasn't until then that Mu Lin realized he had already fallen in love with Lu Zhan.

It was only because he had always been unable to accept being permanently marked by an Alpha and didn't think he could love someone that he had been in love without realizing it.

Because he had fallen in love with Lu Zhan, when he looked back on those two years together, he realized he had truly treated Lu Zhan very poorly.

Even though he was a few years older, he didn't know how to take care of people. He had always acted like a profligate Young Master, leaving the other to worry and look after him.

He had been so wicked; every time Lu Zhan smiled at him so gently, he only treated him as his medicine and couldn't even bring himself to show a kind face. Even when that group of fair-weather friends disparaged Lu Zhan, although he felt uncomfortable, he ultimately said nothing.

Scenes that once seemed insignificant now felt like a blade striking his heart when he looked back, causing him unbearable pain.

It was no wonder Lu Zhan grew tired of him; he even detested his former self.

But he already knew he was wrong and had changed for the better. Would Lu Zhan still want this version of him? Would he be willing to come back to his side?

There should be a tiny bit of possibility, right? After all, the youth had once loved him so passionately.

Mu Lin felt timid and uneasy, but he couldn't bring himself to let go. He had searched for Lu Zhan for so long and yearned for him for so long that it had become an unshakeable obsession in his heart.

For the first time, he had such a strong desire to be permanently marked by an Alpha and to belong to Lu Zhan completely. He wanted to be the partner Lu Zhan spent the rest of his life with, no matter the cost.

Mu Lin no longer hesitated. He turned and walked out, giving a few simple instructions to Assistant Li.

He stepped into the private elevator, which went all the way down to the garage. A moment later, a low-profile yet luxurious black car drove out.

...

Lu Zhan sat lazily on the sofa by the window, swirling a glass of red wine as he admired the night view outside.

The city lights were like shimmering pearls, the skyscrapers showcased their prosperity, and passenger ships slowly passed by on the river.

On the roads, the scene of heavy traffic and the hurried figures of people added a touch of vitality and energy to the city.

This beautiful night view made Lu Zhan feel a bit more cheerful.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang. A flash of realization crossed Lu Zhan's eyes; he already had a premonition. He had arrived quite quickly!

He set down his wine glass, stood up, walked to the door, and saw Mu Lin standing outside through the peephole.

Mu Lin's face looked a bit weary, his eyes held a complex and indecipherable expression, and his clothes were meticulously groomed, giving him a somewhat ascetic aura.

Not having seen him for a few years, he looked even more mature and sexy. Lu Zhan opened the door with a cold expression, his eyes indifferently watching the elegant and noble Young Master before him.

"What are you doing here? Is something the matter?"

Mu Lin carefully traced the features of this face he hadn't seen in three years. It had more character and was more charming than the youthful look of the past! However, that old passion was gone without a trace, leaving only indifference and distance.

Mu Lin felt a pang of pain in his heart, but on the surface, he remained noble and poised, a gentle smile on his face.

"Lu Zhan, I missed you very much. Can we sit down and have a proper talk?"

His gentle words were full of longing, along with a bit of cautious probing.

Lu Zhan frowned slightly, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes as a sense of confusion rose in his heart. He really didn't know what there was for them to talk about.

"Mu Lin, we no longer have any relationship, and I don't think there's anything left to discuss. If you have something to say, just say it."

Lu Zhan's coldness and rejection were within his expectations, but being treated this way still made Mu Lin feel inevitably distressed. In the past, the young man had always reserved a unique softness for him. He felt a bit more aggrieved.

Mu Lin took a deep breath and then, as if he had made a decision, looked into Lu Zhan's eyes earnestly and said very solemnly.

"Lu Zhan, can you come back to my side? I will definitely treat you well. Everything was my fault before; I didn't know how to cherish you and I hurt you. Can you give me a chance to make amends?"