Since She Met Lucian

Chapter 81 The Happy Candlelight Dinner

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."

together, and she turned her face away. She picked up

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 take Fannie seriously?

and asked, "Did I really

He urged her to sit on the

gaze cast on him before pouting when he

red packets from his coat and handed them to Amelia. "This one is from father, and the other one is from

packets had a lot of money. Her heart

give her red packets, especially the one Iris handed just before dying. Amelia used to feel distressed at this time of the year because she would

That meant Lucian and

all the dishes she would make. Just as Amelia was about to start cooking, Lucian stopped her. He smiled and took her apron off. "I'll cook

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

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

her eyes. She didn't believe in

stared 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

she had to

red wine. He placed it on a round table draped with a

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

her, relaxing his shoulders the next second. "Amelia, please turn off the lights." He watched

his arrangement. The entire table was decorated with lily flowers

at the table decorated with candles,

and pulled her in his embrace. The atmosphere seemed both romantic and bright. That was when she returned to Earth and looked at Lucian. Candlelight reflected on his handsome

her lungs, and she closed her eyes.

her adorable face. "Mrs. Amelia, have

that Lucian was not good at cooking, but she could tell that he had

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

a coincidence! It's my first time too."

were fixed on Lucian as he guzzled the wine. He looked alluring in the candlelight, making her heart skip a

across them as they filled their cups with it. Their

to her mouth

many restrictions on her. Back when they went for dinner in a western-style restaurant, he had

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

in his arms. Her cheeks were burning because of the amount of

candlelight, half of his face lit

familiar fragrance entered her nose, making her feel intoxicated. Amelia couldn't hold it in anymore. She put her hands

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