Since She Met Lucian

‘What an exaggeration!’ Amelia thought to herself. Amelia was so embarrassed that she just wanted to dig a hole and bury herself in it. In an attempt to conceal her embarrassment, she put food into Courtney's bowl and urged her to eat quickly.

"You're right," Lucian agreed with Courtney, smiling.

This wasn't to say that Amelia refused to accept the compliments. She just couldn't handle it in front of Lucian. She always blushed which was embarrassing. On the inside though, her heart was jumping in joy.

"By the way, Lucian, I have a question for you and it's pretty straightforward." Courtney suddenly became serious, raising her red wine glass.

Amelia couldn't help but feel scared at what Courtney was going to say.

"Go ahead. I'll tell you what I know." Lucian also raised his glass.

"Good. Cheers!" Courtney drank all the wine in her glass in one gulp. Then she flashed Amelia a mysterious smile before saying, "I heard from Amelia that you two... That you two don't have a close relationship yet."

Courtney thought that she'd get some courage if she downed all her wine but it didn't work as well as she thought it would.

Amelia immediately knew what Courtney meant. Her face flushing, she hurriedly chimed in, "What are you talking about? I bet it's just the wine talking."

Courtney wasn't as hesitant now. She stared at Amelia and added, "You really are an idiot. If I don't step in to help you, you wouldn't do anything!"

Amelia was so embarrassed as she secretly shot Lucian a glance. She saw that he was smiling and seemed to be very pleased.

Since they were sitting next to each other, it was hard to make out the look on his face besides his smile.

"I made an effort to cook all these dishes and yet you aren't even eating! You're just talking!" She felt a little flustered. She put more food into Lucian's bowl in an attempt to steer away the conversation to something else.

"Lucian, I know it's none of my business and I shouldn't be interfering but Amelia was with that jerk for five years. She hasn't been intimate with anyone except for holding hands." Courtney continued to sell Amelia as if she was a product to be sold at the market!

Amelia was completely embarrassed. She put down her chopsticks and sighed.

Just last night, she and Lucian... Even just the mere thought of it turned Amelia's cheeks into a deep pink hue.

"I know." He smiled broadly.

"You know?" Courtney was surprised. She pointed at Amelia whose face was red and asked, "You've already..."

nodded honestly. Embarrassed, Amelia couldn't

last thing she expected was Lucian openly welcoming the topic by discussing it

have to worry now! Cheers!" With a sudden burst of happiness, Courtney raised her wine glass and

out of embarrassment, Lucian put his hand on her

and flashed him a smile, still

walk around the SJ Garden. A little before dinner, Courtney had to leave as she too had some guests in her house. When she left, the SJ

New Year would be quiet. However, after dinner, Lucian drove her to the central square where children, lovers, and families were strolling around. Seeing this lovely scenery, Amelia hugged Lucian tighter. She couldn't help

year is different."

with confidence. Her body was nestled against

meaningfully. Under the shadow of the light,

Lucian's waist

hugged her back and kissed her gently at the top of

young ones continued to dance. Amelia and Lucian were absorbed in their own world—hugging and kissing

we're not going home tonight," Lucian suddenly said once they got on the car. This left Amelia confused as she thought they were heading home

are we going?"

Lucian merely flashed her a mysterious smile as he playfully said, "Don't worry. I won't do anything

either way," Amelia

Lucian smiled in response.

villa. Amelia savored the feeling of walking on the soft grass as she looked up

was immediately shocked

and bouquet of roses on the table. On the floor were rose petals formed into the shape of a heart. Inside it was her

this to happen to her. She thought these types of things only happened on TV

left speechless—she was so overwhelmed with joy, her heart

getting married despite not having any foundation at all. He knew he'd only forced Amelia into this marriage and he was aware how wrong that was so now, he was going to do

was decorated elegantly which paired nicely with the aroma of

of Amelia cooking hanging on the wall.

Lucian had been taking photos

failed to surprise

her with her photos. Here he was again taking photos of her but in

and said, "Well, I can't ignore

help but think how Lucian

he still looked more