Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Andrew had not expected this crazy woman to be more outrageous each time. The previous two times, although uncomfortable, at least she had not gone this far. But now, Tiana had actually taken off her clothes.

Andrew could do whatever he wanted if he chose to, but the troubling part was that this would be his future mother-in-law.

What kind of person would do something so bizarre?

"Andrew, you're a medical practitioner after all," Tiana said with a cold snort. "Just treat me like any patient who's come to see you. If your mind isn't in the gutter with inappropriate thoughts, then why are you getting so upset and angry?"

Andrew laughed bitterly. "Mrs. Rhodes, whether I have inappropriate thoughts or not, isn't the point. Don't you think it's inappropriate for an elder, especially Lauren's mother, to be undressing in front of me?"

Tiana fell silent for a moment. Then, she hissed through gritted teeth, "You punk, you think you're the only one who feels awkward? I feel uncomfortable too, but I'm not like those shy, pretentious women. I'm doing this to reach a higher level in martial arts and not to have some inappropriate relationship with you! So stop dawdling and do as I say immediately!"

Andrew's expression remained dark. "What exactly do you want me to do? I've already gathered all the supplies for you there's nothing more I can help with."noveldrama

Tiana bit her lip, which turned bright red, and lowered her voice. "You need to help guide the energy channels throughout my body in a complete cycle. The Divine Enlightenment method requires two essential conditions: powerful medicinal pills and someone to guide, assist, and prevent energy deviation."

"Why couldn't you find a woman to help?" Andrew blurted out.

Tiana explained helplessly, "A woman won't work. It requires a balance of feminine and masculine energies, so it has to be a man. Additionally, his strength must exceed mine to withstand the impact when I break through the barrier. So, I have no choice but to ask you, which means you get to enjoy benefits that many desire but can't obtain."

Andrew found himself unusually flustered. "Mrs. Rhodes, even if everything you're saying is true, honestly, I have zero interest in these so-called benefits."

Tiana snapped, "Stop being sarcastic and do as I say. And don't think I don't understand what goes through men's minds. If not for your relationship with Lauren, you probably wouldn't be able to resist taking advantage of me right here and now."

Andrew laughed from sheer frustration. "Mrs. Rhodes, you're far too old for my taste."

Tiana smirked. "You know what they say-cougars bring good luck. But date a woman old enough, and she'll have you seeing God."

She continued, "And me? At my age, I'd wreck you harder than Lauren's wildest dreams."

Before Andrew could respond, she continued with a cold smile, "Andrew, I know you're not an ordinary man, but I'm well aware of my appeal. In Blumedale, countless young men your age are trying to flatter me.

"Those young men with their dirty, inappropriate thoughts-how could I possibly be interested in them? You're the only one I find truly acceptable."

Andrew hurriedly interjected, "Stop! Enough! I'll do as you say. Let's begin-get ready."

Without waiting for Tiana's response, Andrew gently placed both palms on her smooth back. Tiana let out an ambiguous soft moan as she grabbed the medicinal pills in front of her and swallowed them one by one.

Andrew asked, "Mrs. Rhodes, are you feeling unwell? You're shaking badly. Should we pause for now?"

Tiana replied in embarrassment, "Don't talk. Just focus on helping me channel the energy and not worry about anything else."

Of course, she was shaking. With a handsome young man behind her, touching her back with his palms—it would be strange if she were not trembling.

Tiana was inherently a proud, somewhat arrogant person with a complicated nature. She restrained her feelings toward Andrew. Sometimes, she viewed him with the appreciation an elder might have for a younger generation, or the fondness a mother-in-law might feel for her son-in-law.

However, occasionally, she could not help but get distracted, seeing glimpses of Andrew's father in him.

That man was the one who had taken her virginity. Tiana wanted to forget and hate him, but found it impossible. Instead, in moments of emotional intensity, she could not help but release feelings of longing and tenderness toward Andrew.