Since She Met Lucian

Just as Lucian handed over the framed painting to Nicholas, Nicholas's smile widened to form a pleasant grin.

No matter who had made this painting, Nicholas was moved by Lucian's intention.

Lucian had always been aloof ever since Fiona passed away. He seldom returned to the Zhan mansion for the Spring Festival. Nicholas found it both surprising and pleasant to have dinner with his son.

Fannie stayed silent and just stood in one corner, glaring at Amelia at the same time.

"Mom, this is what Amelia chose for you." Lucian took the clothes from the bag and handed them to Fannie.

Fannie's expressions changed at that. Her face turned from slightly surprised to indifferent in a few seconds. She looked coldly at Amelia and said, "I have many clothes. I don't need these."

Amelia's heart trembled when Fannie rejected her gift bluntly. After recovering from her shock, she forced a smile.

Before she could open her mouth, Lucian interrupted, "All right." Lucian's expression was cold and icy when he stuffed the clothes back in the bag.

"It's the New Year's Eve, Fannie. Why can't you at least pretend to be happy?" Nicholas couldn't stand still after seeing Fannie's behavior. Seriousness floated in his eyes when he gazed at her.

Fannie clutched her fist tightly and glared at Nicholas. She took multiple breaths to suppress her anger. "Do I have to grin all the time just to make you happy?"

Nicholas was speechless and sighed deeply.

Fannie ruined the serene atmosphere between Lucian and his father.

Lucian ignored Fannie and walked toward Amelia. He held her hand gently and whispered soothingly, "It's okay."

Amelia's lips stretched to form a faint smile. Her heart didn't have a trace of anger or distress anymore. She had expected Fannie to behave like that anyway.

After eating, both Nicholas and Lucian went to the study while Amelia waited in the living room.

Fannie was calmly staring at the cup in her hand, and she sipped it again. Fannie seemed calm on the surface. She didn't even gaze at Amelia with her displeased expressions. Amelia glanced at the woman and shifted uneasily on her seat as if she wanted to say something. She opened her mouth, but nothing came out. What if she ended up annoying Fannie again? The silence made her feel even more awkward.

"I know Lucian and his father like you already, but I won't. And don't worry, I won't accept you for the rest of my life," Fannie said coldly.

Those words made Amelia's heart feel suffocated. She averted her eyes and looked down.

Before silence between them could become even more awkward, Lucian walked downstairs and took hold of Amelia's hand. He didn't even glance at Fannie and said, "Happy New Year, mom. We should go home."

her face away. She

home. They were silent for their entire journey. Just as Lucian got out of the car, he observed a weird expression on Amelia's face. "Amelia, didn't you promise not to

touched her forehead and

old lady in her seventies!" Lucian had a playful smile on his lips. He urged her to sit on the couch and asked, "Guess why my father called me in the study?" His voice carried a hint of

cast on him before pouting when he didn't say anything else.

red packets from

The packets had a lot of money. Her heart floated

handed just before dying. Amelia used to feel distressed at this time of the

hometown to stay with her family members. That meant Lucian and Amelia were

about all the dishes she would make. Just as Amelia was about to start cooking, Lucian stopped her. He

couldn't believe what she heard. 'He can't even wash the dishes. How can he

to take care of the chores tonight. You have done enough already. Go and watch

rolled her eyes. She didn't believe in Lucian's cooking skills, but she

at by others while cooking. Just as he opened the fridge, he felt someone's stare on his back, and he turned around to see Amelia still standing at the door. Smiling awkwardly, he said, "You can go. I'll call

wanted to see him working in the kitchen, she had to leave. "All right." Amelia pouted

sneaked into the kitchen. Lucian was standing in the dining room, holding a bottle of red wine. He placed it

with candles!" Amelia stared at the scene with wide eyes and covered her mouth. She was so

frowned and looked at her, relaxing his shoulders the next second. "Amelia, please turn off the lights." He watched her robotically clicking the button, still in shock,

and looked at his arrangement. The entire table was decorated with lily flowers on the edges with candles

with candles, and

to Earth and looked at Lucian. Candlelight reflected

wine and cakes entered her lungs, and she closed her eyes. Her mood was instantly lifted, and everything that happened with Fannie

"Mrs. Amelia, have a

she could tell that he had worked

Her heart was deeply moved. "You know, this is my first candlelight

my first time

fixed on Lucian as he guzzled the wine. He looked alluring

of wine spread across them as they filled their cups with it.

her mouth and emptied it

drinking more, but he didn't feel like setting too many restrictions on her. Back when they went for dinner in a western-style restaurant, he had realized the fact that Amelia loved her freedom. They were at home anyway. He could take care of

like that, Lucian relaxed his shoulders and drank with her until he felt dizzy. Before he could do anything, a small figure fell in his arms. Just as he realized who he was, she snuggled closer.

in his arms. Her cheeks were burning because of

half of his face lit up in yellowish color. A trace of warmth spread in her heart when he

intoxicated. Amelia couldn't hold it in anymore. She put her hands