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.

that she'd said, shame quickly overcame here. She lowered her head as she tried to wriggle herself free from him but he tightened his grip

whispered in Amelia's ear. His warm voice was smooth

her heart beat

Lucian held Amelia in his arms, she grew stiff and

didn't eat breakfast or lunch. Are you on a

that moment, she felt as if nothing was real. She couldn't tell if she was just dreaming or

seemed concerned about her. If

all of a sudden. Taking a few steps

She was obviously lying.

room, the sound of her stomach grumbling was pretty loud and

say that

pulled Amelia over and said, "Come on,

He sounded very serious.

want to eat dinner

the table. She

liked spicy food. He asked me not to add too much chili though so I cooked two dishes. Please enjoy them," Lily said with an easy

frowned and looked up—Lucian had moved his chair so he was sitting across

going to watch me eat?' she

of my own? I'd like to have dinner with Mrs. Amelia." A low voice came from the other end

wrong? Did he say that he wanted to have dinner

chopsticks which she placed in front of Lucian. She then said, "Mrs. Amelia, I remember you told me that you don't like eating alone

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

was hired by Lucian so it was no surprise that she would tell him

only said that because she wanted Lily to have dinner with her and not because she was complaining that

say, she lowered her head and helped herself to the food. She hadn't realized how hungry

glass of water was suddenly placed

looked up and met Lucian's

as if the all coldness was gone and replaced with

you," she mumbled

had on her face.

was the last thing she

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

he just being nice to her because they were about

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

afraid of the separation and having to adjust to a whole new life

seem to understand." Lucian had a