Since She Met Lucian

Amelia lowered her head as they headed inside the villa. She followed behind Lucian and Shelly who were busy chatting away. When she finally arrived at the kitchen, she took a deep breath.

Now that she was thinking about it, maybe it was better that she stay in the kitchen to cook. At least this way, she didn't have to be around them and be uncomfortable.

"Mrs. Amelia, what can I do for you?" Darren suddenly went into the kitchen and offered her help.

Amelia was startled by Darren's sudden appearance. When she had calmed down, she quickly waved her hands and said, "No, I'm good. Thank you."

Darren furrowed his eyebrows and then he opened his mouth and closed it several times as if he had something to say.

"Do you have something to say, Darren?" she asked upon noticing the complicated look on Darren's face.

Darren crossed his hands, lost in thought. After a while, he asked with a perplexed look on his face, "Mrs. Amelia, do you really love Lucian?"

Amelia felt her throat constrict as soon as she heard this. She was unable to utter a word.

She'd never thought of that before. She'd never even considered it because how could that be possible when they had no emotional foundation whatsoever?

On paper, Lucian was a good man. He was handsome and he was kind-hearted. He was definitely way better than Jasper who had cheated on her.

He was indeed a good man. It wasn't surprising that countless women clawed after him.

"I'm sorry, Mrs. Amelia. I didn't mean to ask you that," he apologized at once.

Since they were already married, she had to play her part. She smiled easily and answered, "You know, the love between two people isn't only measured in how much they express it but in how harmonious they are together, in their everyday lives, and in the little things."

Amelia may be technically lying but she said what was in her heart. To her, that was what made a good marriage.

and said with a gentle smile, "Since there's nothing I can help with here, I'll

Darren. You're free to join us for dinner before you leave." Even though she didn't really know Darren that well yet, she didn't feel as nervous around him as she thought she would. Perhaps it was because he

dinner was ready. However, before she could even say anything, she was

someone else, I won't ever have a chance with you." Shelly was snuggling up in Lucian's arms, crying and clutching his arm. From her position, she had a clear view of Amelia who was stunned as she witnessed this. Shelly sneered and continued, "You've always protected me ever since I was a child. If anything happened to

she said made Amelia's heart tighten. She couldn't help but think of Jasper. Jasper who used

nothing but sympathy

kid anymore." Lucian had already shaken her off when he noticed Amelia

was gentle and warm as he

up

Shelly apologetically since she thought she had interrupted

talking about her past with Lucian. She'd blabber on about how Lucian used to be, how much she adored him, how good he was to her. Safe to say that everything that came out of her mouth had

all throughout. When Shelly stopped eating, she urged

polite but Shelly seemed to misunderstand her thinking that she was asserting her position as

dinner, Shelly insisted on washing the dishes with Amelia. Amelia bashfully refused, waving her hand. She insisted that Shelly was a guest and that it was just a few bowls and chopsticks so

watching

was confused at first but then she figured that Shelly was probably as rich as Lucian and had probably never had to do

family had servants too but Sophia was very exclusive with them. They could only serve

the door, with her hands across her chest as if she was presiding over a

accept you. You're way too shallow. I bet you just seduced Lucian." Amelia dropped the dish

glaring at Amelia obviously angry and jealous. Right now,

Lucian and Shelly, she knew she had to say something to defend

accepts me and loves me, I'll do whatever I can to receive his parents' blessing." Amelia really didn't know what was happening. For all she knew, Shelly could have been the one being wronged. If Shelly was, Amelia

chest heaved in anger. She raised her hand in an attempt to slap Amelia but Lucian stopped her in time. "Shelly, you can do whatever the hell you want.

fighting for her and defending her. Anyone would swoon over Lucian. He was like

on Shelly's face darkened. She cast a furious glance at Amelia and said in a fluster, "Lucian,