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.

it seems that Miss Shelly is still not giving up. Even in public, she dares to challenge Mr. Lucian's new wife. It

have been friends for over a decade. It seemed that it was easy to expect that their family would get connected through somebody's marriage. But Lucian doesn't like Shelly that way. And so, he married

would also marry someone I wanted. Marriage is not supposed to be about business and money. I think Mrs. Amelia is just right for him." There

words Shelly said to Amelia. Even though it looked as if Amelia was fine with what Shelly had told her, Lucian didn't

If that's the case, we'll

said as he put his arm around Amelia's shoulder. Then, he looked at her with a

so straightforward like this. She immediately shook her head in response. "If we leave now, people might get the wrong idea," Amelia reasoned in a low, hushed voice, "They might think that we're both rude and shallow. Plus, this day isn't about us. It's Shelly's birthday celebration. The least we could do is be as cordial as

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

"What about your ankle? Does it

Then she bent down to put her shoes

she could do so, Lucian was already putting

her teeth, she grabbed onto Lucian's shoulder and made him look at her. "Lucian, you're here for my

was used to having her way all time. And so, it came without surprise that she would act this way

even

because she felt that she had a special place in Lucian's heart. After all, they practically grew up

for one minute?" Lucian sneered quietly, brushing Shelly's hands off him. Then, he reached over to Amelia and put his arm around her waist. "Let's sit

at how Lucian ignored her. Suddenly, her mood had changed. "Amelia," she called out in a trembling voice, "Today's my birthday. Is it really so wrong for me to ask a childhood friend to

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

to or your parents will worry about you," Lucian said coldly. 'What's up with her now? Is she

at Amelia with big and hopeful eyes. "Amelia, aren't you going to back me

Amelia have no reason to

event," Amelia said to Lucian, "You should agree to her requests."

check if your ankle is still swollen," he said, gently pulling Amelia

while?" Amelia asked, not

let out a deep sigh. He didn't think that

you really want me to spend

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 so many other people around. Amelia

if I don't let Lucian go with her, she might cause even more trouble for me,' Amelia

with a

so convincing that she almost fooled

silence, Lucian looked at Amelia and smiled wryly. Then he nodded, "Since this is what you want, I'll

after hearing his words, a sudden pain