It felt like a huge rock was pressing on Shuichi Akai’s heart. He knew he should stop it all, but his reason told him that this was not his position.

Maybe Judy was on a mission?

In the end, Shuichi Akai just sat coldly in the car, like a creature in the gutter, secretly watching Kirara Haibara’s happy daily life and Judy’s gradual fall in the dark corner.

……

Shuichi Akai couldn’t suppress his complicated emotions, and finally decided to go find Kirara Haibara to talk face to face.

He suppressed the irritability and doubts of many days, stood at the door of the flower shop, took a deep breath, pushed the door open and walked in.

The flower shop was filled with a faint floral scent. Kirara Huihara was bending down to arrange a bunch of lilies. The sunlight shone through the window onto her body, outlining a warm and soft outline.

Hearing footsteps, she raised her head with a faint smile on her face, and asked softly without any surprise: “What do you want to talk to me about?”

Shuichi Akai paused, and at that moment, he almost thought that the person standing in front of him was not Kirara Haibara, but Akemi Miyano.

His heart skipped a beat and his throat went dry.

He took two steps forward and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Kirara Huihara’s next words.

“Kogoro said that you have been keeping me safe. Thank you.”

Kirara Haihara smiled slightly, pointed to the table beside her, picked up a photo and handed it to Shuichi Akai.

The photo showed Shuichi Akai himself, standing in a secluded corner, staring at Kirara Haibara’s flower shop with sharp eyes.

“Every time I dream, I can see you protecting me so well. Look, this is the photo of you that Xiao Lengwulang ordered me to take.”

Akai Shuichi’s face suddenly turned pale, and the photo in his hand seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.

He thought his tracking was secret, but in the eyes of Kogoro Mori it was so ridiculous and exposed!

The feeling of having his most secret thoughts being spied on and mercilessly revealed by the enemy made Akai’s heart seem to be torn into a huge crack.

Kirara Huihara did not notice Akai’s shame, anger and embarrassment at the moment. She just smiled gently, and her tone was still gentle: “You can come to the store for tea next time. Thank you for your protection.”

Akai Shuichi felt like he was about to collapse.

Her smile was unreserved, without any ambiguity, not even a hint of temptation or sarcasm. It was simply a kind response to an ordinary protector.

But the more this happened, the more painful Akai felt inside – his feelings for Kirara Haibara obviously went far beyond this simple relationship.

He took a deep breath and couldn’t help but speak: “Amei… Miss Huihara!”

He looked directly into her eyes, his tone cold and hard with a hint of urgency, “Mouri Kogoro has many women, he doesn’t deserve you.”

Huiyuan Kirara was slightly stunned, then showed a puzzled expression and asked softly: “Why do you say that?”

Akai felt his heart beating like a drum. He couldn’t come up with a more compelling reason for a moment, so he could only repeat in a tense tone: “He doesn’t deserve you.”

Hui Qiyuan Qiluo shook her head slightly, her eyes gentle but firm: “Kogoro gave me the life I wanted. He satisfied me with everything. He gave me stability, happiness, and countless beautiful memories. You said he didn’t deserve me, but in fact, if you really want to say it, it’s me who doesn’t deserve him.”

Akai Shuichi felt as if his chest was stabbed hard.

Her eyes were full of trust and love for Maori, an emotion that could not be shaken.

Chapter 460: Judy and Kirara Huihara

“But……”

Akai tried to continue persuading him, his tone mixed with urgency and pain that he himself did not realize, “He doesn’t really value you at all. He has other women, and you…”

Kirara Huihara’s gaze gradually turned cold. She interrupted him and her tone became distant: “That’s enough, Mr. Akai.”

Akai felt his throat tighten and his voice got stuck in his mouth.

Hui Qiyuan Qiling Luo Xia slowly said, “Dad, I don’t want to hear anyone talking about Kogoro. He made me feel truly happy. No matter how many women he has, at least when he is with me, he makes me feel that I am unique.”

She paused, and her tone became colder: “You may think that I shouldn’t love him, but this is my choice, and I am willing to bear all the consequences. So, please don’t say these embarrassing words anymore.”

Akai’s hands clenched involuntarily, his face still maintaining a stern expression, but deep down he was cold.

He didn’t know how to refute, nor could he continue the conversation.

Kirara Huihara turned around and walked straight to the counter of the flower shop.

She didn’t look at Akai again, but just said calmly: “Mr. Akai, if there is nothing else, please go back.”

Akai stood there, looking at her back, his heart full of bitterness.

He wanted to keep her, but found that he had no position and no qualifications.

Kirara Huihara’s tone and eyes clearly showed that she didn’t want to say another word to him.

Kirara Haihara’s figure disappeared behind the counter, and Shuichi Akai turned and walked out of the flower shop.

His footsteps were heavy, and every step seemed to be stepping on his own heart.

Standing outside the flower shop, he looked up at the clouds floating in the sky, still holding the photo tightly in his hand.

Thinking back to every word Kirara Haibara said, his chest felt tight.

He underestimated Kogoro Mori and also underestimated Kirara Haibara’s feelings for that man.

“Akemi……”

He murmured in a low voice, his tone filled with suppressed grief.

He didn’t know that it was because of Huihara Ling Kirara’s deep affection for Yan Maoli, or her smile and the shadow of Akami Bamei that made him so painful.

Perhaps it was both. His heart was overwhelmed, but he was powerless and could only watch Huihara Kirara’s figure gradually go away.

Shuichi Akai stood on the street, looking into the distance with a confused look.

He even began to doubt whether his obsession over the past few days was due to his regret for Mingmei or his unspeakable feelings for the woman in front of him.

……

Kirara Haihara returned home. Although she looked normal on the surface, she felt uneasy inside.

She closed the door, sat on the sofa, hugged her knees, and recalled the conversation she had just had with Akai Shuichi, her emotions becoming more and more complicated.

“Really? What’s wrong with this guy?”

Kirara Huihara muttered in a low voice, with a bit of anger in her tone. She knew very well the reason why Akai Shuichi tried to break up her and Maori Kogoro, but she couldn’t really be angry for too long.

After all, Shuichi Akai’s stubbornness and obsession were part of his character—she once knew him too well.

“Forget it, I don’t want to.”

Kirara Haihara shook her head, picked up her phone and dialed Kogoro Mouri’s number.

“Kogoro, what are you doing?”

Maori Kogoro’s lazy voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of teasing: “What’s wrong, Kirara-chan, did someone make you angry?”

Huiyuan Qi (Luo Liu pouted) said angrily: “It’s still Akai Shuuji! Do you know that he actually came to me to say bad things about you and even wanted me to leave you! It’s really inexplicable.”

Mao Li smiled, with a hint of fondness in his tone: “Oh? He is so direct? It seems that he still can’t see through the situation. Wait, I will come to comfort you soon.”

Before Kirara Haihara could refuse, Maori hung up the phone.

She thought Mao Li was just talking casually, but she didn’t expect that the doorbell rang twenty minutes later.

The moment she opened the door, Kirara Huihara was slightly stunned.

In addition to Maori Kogoro, Judy was also standing beside him, and she was holding Maori’s arm affectionately.

Kirara Huihara blinked, then quickly reacted, a faint smile appearing on her face.

“welcome.”

She stepped aside to let the two enter the house, her eyes fell on Judy’s hand holding Maori’s, and she couldn’t help but sigh in her heart: “It seems that Judy, the FBI agent, has also been captured by Kogoro and has become one of his lovers.”

This realization did not make Kirara Haihara feel uncomfortable.

On the contrary, she even felt relieved.

She knew very well that Kogoro Mori was not an ordinary man, and she also knew that she could not monopolize him.

Rather than trying to force it, just accept this reality.

What’s more, she didn’t mind having other women around Mao Li – as long as these women could share his burdens, she even felt relieved.

“Kirara-chan, this is Judy. I just happened to run into her today and she said she wanted to come meet you.”

Mao Li introduced with a smile and pulled Judy to sit down.

Judy was obviously still a little reserved, but Kirara Huihara’s gentleness gradually made her relax.

She took the initiative to get up and pour tea, her tone gentle and considerate: “You guys chat first, I’ll make tea for you.”

The three of them sat in the living room amidst the lingering aroma of tea.

Judy was a little nervous at first. After all, as Maori’s “new lover”, she was worried that Haibara Kirara would be hostile to her.

But unexpectedly, Kirara Huihara behaved very generously and even took the initiative to talk to her, which made her gradually feel relieved.

“I heard that you are very familiar with Akai Shuichi?”

Kirara Huihara asked tentatively.

Judy was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then she couldn’t help but frowned, with a bit of annoyance in her tone: “We are familiar with each other, but I am really mad at him! He has been chasing me and asking me questions these days, but I just can’t convince him.”

Huihara Kirara smiled slightly and continued, “He is indeed the kind of person who sticks to his own opinions. After hearing what he said today, I almost thought I was really wrong.”

Judy’s eyes widened, and she immediately felt a strong resonance with Kirara Huihara: “That’s right! He is that kind of person! He always thinks he is right and everyone else has to listen to him.”

The two of them complained about Akai Shuichi one after another, from his stubbornness to his cold face, everything was made fun of by the two.

Kirara Haihara naturally and skillfully led the topic, and Judy was also completely defenseless, and gradually, the distance between them was rapidly shortened.

Maori, who was sitting nearby, watched the interaction between the two women with great interest.

He lit a cigarette, leaned back on the sofa, and interrupted with a smile: “That guy Akai Shuichi is really not a good guy. How can he compare with me, Maori Kogoro?”

When Kirara Huihara heard this, she couldn’t help laughing out loud. She leaned on Maori’s shoulder and agreed in a sweet voice: “Kogoro is indeed the best.”

Judy blushed slightly when she saw this. Although she was not yet open enough to be so intimate with Maori in front of another woman, she couldn’t help feeling a little envious.

She said softly, “Actually, Maori-kun is really good.”

Kirara Huihara glanced at Judy with a gentle look and a hint of encouragement in her tone: “You don’t have to be too reserved. Since you have chosen him, you should enjoy every moment with him.”

Judy lowered her head and took a sip of tea. Her face became even more shy, but she felt relaxed in her heart because of Kirara Huihara’s thoughtfulness.

She began to feel that perhaps Kirara Haibara could be her friend, or even a good sister.

As the night progressed, the two women’s conversation gradually turned to more topics.

They talked about Shuichi Akai, then their own lives, and then from their lives to Maori.

“Judy, what do you think of Kogoro?”

Kirara Huihara spoke with a smile, holding a teacup, and there was a hint of cunning in her voice.

Judy was stunned by this question, and then her cheeks turned red, but she quickly pretended to be calm and said, “Well… he is quite special, sometimes it really makes people love and hate him.”

The smile on Huihara Kirara’s face became even more intense. She seemed to have discovered something interesting. She moved closer, blinked her eyes, and asked, “Really? What’s so special about it? Is it the way he does things, or… something else?”

Judy was speechless for a moment, her eyes wandered for a moment, and then she turned her head and pretended to look away: “Uh… Anyway, he is very attractive.”

“Attractive?”

Kirara Huihara chuckled, with a hint of playfulness in her voice, “Does it include the fact that he is particularly attractive in bed?”

Judy didn’t expect Huihara Kirara to speak so bluntly all of a sudden. The tea almost spurted out of her mouth. She quickly raised her hand to cover her mouth, her eyes widened: “Ms. Huihara, you are too direct!”

Kirara Huihara spread her hands and said in a relaxed tone: “Don’t be so reserved in front of Kogoro. He is such a direct person, and he will find your reservedness funny.”

She paused, then lowered her voice and moved closer to Judy, “Besides, you should have experienced it before, right? That feeling of being almost torn apart…”

Kirara Huihara paused deliberately and blinked.

Judy’s face flushed instantly and she shook her head quickly: “I…I don’t know what you are talking about!”

Seeing her like this, Huihara Kirara couldn’t help but laugh out loud: “You’re still shy. You haven’t seen when Kogoro is really serious. That’s really unbearable.”

Judy finally realized the deep meaning of Huihara Kirara’s words. Shyness and curiosity mixed in her heart. She couldn’t help but ask in a low voice: “Serious? What will happen to him…what will happen to him?”

Kirara Huihara covered her mouth with her hand, as if to hide her smile: “Do you want to hear it? Well… forget it, I won’t tell you, lest you be too shy to go home.”

Judy blushed to her ears, but couldn’t help asking, “You’ve already mentioned it, why don’t you explain it clearly? Come on!”

Seeing that she was getting anxious, Kirara Huihara smiled, put down her teacup, and leaned closer: “Then let me briefly explain. Kogoro seems to be quite relaxed and casual, but when he gets serious…”

She paused deliberately and spoke in a long tone, “He is like a wolf, precise, fast, and decisive, leaving you no time to react.”