Captivation: Want Nothing But You

When Lukas left, Shelia walked into the room.She stood by the bed, taking in her surroundings.The room was well-lit and cozy.The queen-sized bed was dressed in bright yellow sheets and the floor was covered with a fluffy light grey carpet.All sharp edges in sight had been baby-proofed.

"Well, little one, all this thanks to you," she said softly, putting a hand on her belly.

This was much different than the storage room she had called "her room" in the past month and a half.

She walked out to the balcony and was surprised to discover that she could see the garden from up there.

The wind blew across the small pond in the middle of the garden, creating countless ripples on its surface.

Occasionally, a koi fish would jump up and then dive back into the water.

While Victor's grandmother was still alive, she would take Rachel to that same pond, where they had tea and chatted.

That had been the time of Rachel's life.

Even Victor's indifference wouldn't ruin her mood after a day like that.

But after the old lady passed away, Victor hardly ever came back home.

If Rachel wanted to see him, she had to go to the Sullivan Group.

Victor's grandma had always looked after her, taking her under her wing and when she died, Rachel was left without protection.

The servants had started being disrespectful towards her and no one cared enough to stop them.

After all, who would stand up for her, a woman scorned by her own husband? Lukas had been the only exception.

He had always treated Rachel with respect, but he was usually busy and besides, he was getting on in years, so he couldn't watch her back all the time.

Knock, knock The sound dragged Shelia out of her reverie.

She walked back into the room and opened the door.

It was Lukas, holding a glass in his hand.

"Miss Bennet, I brought you some milk with cinnamon and honey."

The smell of the hot milk hit Rachel's nostrils, bringing about a wave of nausea.

"Lukas, I…"

she could finish, her stomach lurched

bathroom, barely managing to reach the sink before the contents of her stomach made

startled by this strange turn of events, left the glass

hesitated in the bathroom's

Bennet, are you

of the sink so tight that her knuckles

her mouth and smiled weakly

"Don't worry.I'm fine."

"Was it the milk?"

it sounds delicious.Why don't you

walked out of the bathroom, she saw the offending beverage on the table and quickly covered

the doctor said that milk and honey is really good for the

at Lukas's stubborn face and forced a

it, I will just throw it up later.You know what? I'll try again later, when my

Lukas still looked unconvinced.

in a hoarse voice, her throat still

ask the maid to make you another

Lukas finally relented.

turned to leave, but Rachel called

else you need, Miss Bennet?" Lukas asked, turning back

bit her lower lip before asking hesitantly, "Do you know when will Victor be

knew Abby was still waiting for her but she couldn't leave this house until she had asked for Victor's permission.She

as well as in the garden outside, so it would be impossible

even if she did manage to get out and go back home, Victor would

was only one way out

to talk Victor

Miss," Lukas replied

you could call

left the room when Rachel realized that she didn't even have

fact, she had never been given his personal

always used his work number, but

to get to Victor,

there sitting on the bed, looking at Ivan's number on her phone

really dare press that button and ask to talk to Victor? After

couldn't make

out of fear, but because she was certain that if Victor knew she needed to see him, he would