Since She Met Lucian

"You silly, little girl..." With a tender look in his eyes, Lucian patted the top of Amelia's head. Then he bent down, took off her shoes, and rubbed her ankle gently for her as if no one else was around.

"Hey, people are watching us!" Amelia protested. But Lucian ignored her and proceeded to massage her. She looked around and saw that there were a lot of people looking curiously at them. Blushing heavily, Amelia felt so shy that she just wanted to run away and hide.

Meanwhile, Lucian didn't seem to be paying attention to the eyes that were on them. "How do you feel? Does it still hurt?" he asked, his voice filled with concern.

It seemed as if Lucian was intent on making Amelia feel better no matter what. As Amelia watched the way Lucian was so worried about her, her heart couldn't help but tremble. Feeling deeply moved, tears started to form in her crystal clear eyes.

"I'm happy right now. It doesn't hurt anymore," she replied in a soft voice.

Upon hearing Amelia's response, Lucian paused and looked up at her delicate face with his deep eyes. It was as if a wave had swept over his heart, making it hard for him to maintain his composure.

Amelia's words were like a subtle way of accepting Lucian into her life.

A faint smile played on the corners of Lucian's lips as he savored this moment he was having with Amelia. The two of them looked at each other as if they were in their own little bubble. There was so much love in their eyes that there was no need to voice it out.

"Lucian!" an angry voice suddenly called out, breaking the moment they were having together.

Turning around, Amelia saw that it was Shelly.

Shelly was very beautiful today. Her hair was put up in an elegant, side-swept bun, exposing her slender and smooth neck. Since it was a special occasion for her, she was wearing a pair of diamond earrings and a necklace inlaid with precious gems.

From the way she was dressed, it was easy to see that she was the star of tonight's event. As soon as she appeared, she drew the attention of the entire crowd. However, the expression on her face was sour. There was so much envy and hate in her eyes. Because of this, she looked rather ferocious than beautiful, and therefore reduced the guests' mood.

On the other hand, Amelia had an elegance and simplicity that easily touched the hearts of others. Everyone who looked at her was instantly drawn to her charm. The faint smile on her face was like as delicate as a dainty magnolia.

Hearing Shelly's angry voice, Lucian was stunned for a second, but he instantly regained his composure. "Shelly, happy birthday," he greeted naturally.

"Miss Shelly, happy birthday to you. I wish you many blessings," Amelia also greeted politely.

"I don't need your blessing!" Shelly scoffed, frowning deeply at Amelia, "In fact, you should know that I'm not really that delighted to see you here!"

Even with her hostile words, Amelia still had a smile on her face. It seemed as if she was already used to Shelly treating her like this.

A lot of the guests nearby were able to overhear Shelly's angry words, which made them wonder as to why she was so averse to Amelia.

Even in public, she dares to challenge Mr. Lucian's new wife. It seems that it's not easy to enter a rich and powerful family..." someone whispered behind

to expect that their family would get connected through somebody's marriage. But Lucian doesn't like Shelly that way. And so, he married a

is not supposed to be about business and money. I think Mrs. Amelia is just right for him." There were a lot of people gossiping around

looked as if Amelia was fine with what Shelly had told her, Lucian didn't like the fact that there was someone being so rude

we'll get out of your

shoulder. Then, he looked at her with a gentle and loving gaze, "Let's

wrong idea," Amelia reasoned in a low, hushed voice, "They might think that we're both rude and shallow. Plus, this day isn't

she slightly tightened her grasp on Lucian's arm in reassurance. There was no resentment in Amelia's voice when she

smiled as he nodded in agreement. "What about your ankle?

doesn't hurt anymore," Amelia said, blushing heavily. Then she bent

do so, Lucian was already putting

looked as if she was about to blow up any moment now. Gritting her teeth, she grabbed onto Lucian's shoulder and made him look at her. "Lucian, you're here for my birthday party,

having her way all time. And so, it

fingers playfully lingered on Lucian's shoulder even though Amelia was

eyes, Amelia was no better than a dead fish. Perhaps Shelly acted like this because she felt that she had a special place in Lucian's heart. After

his arm around her waist. "Let's sit over there, Amelia," he said, pointing

she called out in a trembling voice, "Today's my birthday. Is it really so wrong for me to

little shocked. Seeing that Shelly was about to cry, she looked at Lucian with panic, not knowing

the center of today's event. Get back on to where you're supposed to or your parents will worry

pale. She looked at Amelia with big and hopeful eyes. "Amelia, aren't you going to

Amelia have no reason to

agree to her requests." Lucian frowned deeply and didn't say anything else regarding

your ankle is still swollen," he said, gently pulling

can't you just accompany Miss Shelly for a little while?" Amelia asked, not

He didn't think that

really want me to spend time

her heart, Amelia really didn't want to. But when she saw Shelly's pitiful face, Amelia thought that it was better if Lucian just went along with her request. What's more, there were

don't let Lucian go with her, she might cause even more trouble

said with a smile and

convincing that she almost fooled

and smiled wryly. Then he

hearing his words, a sudden pain came over