Since She Met Lucian

A wry smile appeared on Sasha's face then she said sadly, "Lucian, I don't want anything else except for you."

With that, she stormed out of the room.

When Lucian arrived home, he found out that Amelia immediately went to the room where her mother's portrait was after reading the note he left her. Lily had said that she tried knocking on the door but Amelia wouldn't come out.

Lucian's heart sank and thought, 'When did this stupid woman become so obedient?'

He just wanted to remind her to not get so drunk again next time and she did exactly as he had asked.

Lucian walked straight to the door. Fortunately, he had a key with him. When he opened the door, he saw a thin figure with her back to him, staring at the portrait on the wall, murmuring.

"Mom, I'm sorry. I got so drunk last night. As my punishment, Lucian asked me to come here and atone for my sins. I think he just wanted to make fun of me but I don't mind coming here and talking to you."

He didn't mean to punish her. He just didn't want her to drink so much.

"Mom, you've probably seen Lucian before. He's handsome and kind. Sometimes, he can be sweet to me too. But what touched me the most was when he asked me to come here so you don't feel lonely..."

While she sounded casual, Lucian could tell that she was just pretending.

When he thought she was done speaking, he quickly made his way over to where she was. However, before he could even open his mouth, she continued, "I don't know what's wrong with me. I was so upset when his girlfriend came back. I know our relationship's just a fake but I was still so sad then. And it wasn't because I wasn't happy with the luxurious life he was giving me, it was just that I felt so uncomfortable..."

Amelia's voice sounded soft and youthful. Lucian couldn't help but find her adorable.

Soon, a grin slowly crept unto his face, an indescribably joy filling his heart.

"Really?" A cold voice suddenly came from behind Amelia.

It was Lucian's voice. What was he doing here?

She quickly turned around to check if it really was Lucian standing behind her. When she saw him, she slumped to the ground, a look of horror on her face. Did he just hear everything that she had said to Iris?

'Damn it! I was so caught up in my emotions that I didn't even notice that someone had opened the door and come in!'

"Lucian, do you have manners?" she cried anxiously.

He looked up at the black and white portrait hoisted up on the wall and whispered, "It's rude to yell in front of your mother, you know."

Amelia was speechless. She felt so ashamed that her face turned red, refusing to get up.

"Why? Are you embarrassed to see me here?" He bent over and pulled Amelia up.

she'd said, shame quickly overcame here. She lowered her head as she tried to wriggle herself

down," Lucian whispered in Amelia's ear. His warm voice was smooth like

feel her heart

no easy task for a woman to resist a man. As Lucian held Amelia in

you didn't eat breakfast or lunch. Are you on a hunger strike?" Lucian asked

as if nothing was real.

was often distant, seemed concerned about her. If anything, he was even patient and

sudden. Taking a few steps back, she said awkwardly, "I'm not

She was obviously lying.

the room, the sound

to say that Amelia was

Amelia over and

He sounded very serious.

really didn't want to eat dinner

She picked up her chopsticks and said, "Thank you so much,

to thank me. Thank Mr. Lucian. He's the one who told me that you liked spicy food. He asked me not to add too much chili though so I cooked two dishes. Please enjoy them," Lily said with

She frowned and looked up—Lucian had moved his

watch me eat?' she

some utensils and a bowl of my own? I'd like to have

Did he say that he wanted to have

then said, "Mrs. Amelia, I remember you told me that you don't like eating alone because it bores you. I mentioned it to Mr. Lucian once

told Lucian what I said. I think I trusted her too much,' she thought

no surprise that she would

said that because she wanted Lily to have dinner with her and not because she was complaining that Lucian wasn't keeping

knowing what to say, she lowered her head and helped herself to

you'll choke." A glass of water was suddenly placed right in front of

looked up and

eyes seemed different as if the all coldness was gone and replaced with gentleness

you," she mumbled

the shy look she had on

the last thing she expected for

is he acting so strangely today? He was acting and talking like a completely different person especially

he just being nice to her because

do this. I'm used to goodbyes. This isn't a big deal at all,"

afraid of the separation and having to adjust to

talking about? I don't seem to understand." Lucian had a puzzled