One Night Surprise

Chapter 360 Are You Taking Her Hostage?

When Courtney got out of the car, she was slightly surprised to see the familiar courtyard in front of her. “Lilian, didn’t I sell this house?”

At that time, Lilian was asking her assistant to bring the luggage into the house. “President Grant was afraid that you might not be used to staying in other places when you come back, so he asked me to repurchase the house after you left,” Lilian explained, giving Courtney mixed emotions.

The furnishings inside the house were almost the same as before. The only difference was probably the Christmas tree by the fireplace. It was decorated with colorful decorations, filling the place with Christmas vibes.

“He decorated this place himself before Christmas.”

“Did he invite any friends over?” Courtney touched the bell decoration hanging on the Christmas tree. Then, she went on, “He used to love having parties every year. The garden used to be crowded with guests.”

“No.” Lilian’s voice sounded from behind. “He stayed here all night alone on Christmas Eve.”

Hearing this, Courtney froze and slowly turned to look at Lilian in astonishment. “Alone?”

Those few years when Courtney was in America, Elijah would prepare a month in advance for every festival, selecting and roasting the turkey for Thanksgiving, picking and wrapping gifts, and planning games for Christmas. Hence, it gave Courtney the impression that he liked to celebrate festivities.

“Mm-hmm.” Lilian nodded with a subtle hint of sadness in her eyes. “President Grant doesn’t have many friends in America. Most of them are just acquaintances from work. All festivals were just like any other day of the year to him after you left.”

Unlike Courtney, Lilian had accompanied Elijah for many years and noticed that he was frowning most of the time. Yet, he smiled every time he saw Courtney, even though he was overwhelmed with troubles.

help Courtney and Tina decorate the Christmas tree

that Elijah and Courtney would stay together forever; no matter where Courtney went, she would never find another man who treated

her, Courtney said, “I think I’ll just stay at a

assistant, who was about to carry her luggage to the bedroom on the second floor. “You

hotel. Everything’s the same

the luggage to her side, she turned slowly and replied, “It’s not the same. We all have our

Lilian’s gaze turned

Why didn’t you say anything like that during those five years? You let him open up his heart to you, took

Sighing in relief, Courtney deduced, “Elijah

you so well all these years, but do you know the things he did for you and why he did them? Have you ever thought about

think I should

I say that I know that he treated me so well because he had feelings for me and that I felt the same way too? Do you want me to respond this way?” Courtney asked flatly. Then, she glanced at Lilian. “You keep

Lilian

dare not approach someone because you’re afraid of losing them, then you’ll feel the same way even if they’re yours. It will only make you even more insecure. His heart is troubled, and he doesn’t believe in love. What he placed on me is hope which he can’t lose—not love, as you had thought. As for what’s troubling him, you should know better since you’ve known him longer than

know how

for a hotel. Tell him that I’m too tired to see him today.

leave, she felt for the first time that Courtney understood Elijah more than she

so deeply. He became defensive and buried his past because he had