Since She Met Lucian

Amelia blushed in embarrassment. She felt Lucian's eyes on her before he left. When she looked up again, he was gone already.

Afternoon had already come and the sun was up, giving her a bit of warmth.

"Amelia, you don't really have to push Lucian away because he genuinely loves you." Despite Carlotta not knowing the real reason behind Amelia and Lucian's separation, she could tell how much Lucian loved Amelia based on his actions alone.

"Carlotta, come in and have a seat!" Amelia decided to change the topic since she really wasn't in the mood to talk about Lucian.

"You should definitely rest at home first before going back to work," Carlotta said in a worried tone—wisely taking the hint that Amelia wanted to change the topic already.

Amelia couldn't help but be moved at how concerned Carlotta was for her. Carlotta even went to find Shelly for revenge on her behalf. Carlotta was acting as if she was family to Amelia and that was very touching.

Amelia agreed. She had intended to invite Carlotta inside the house but Carlotta still had to prepare for a meeting that afternoon.

Perhaps it was the change in weather or her pregnancy but Amelia fell asleep as soon as she arrived home. When she woke up, it was already evening. She went to the living room only to find that the house was completely dark save for the dim lights that were turned on in the yard.

It was already eight in the evening—she had quite a long nap.

She couldn't find Mrs. Chen, perhaps she had gone to dance in the square nearby.

Suddenly, her phone started ringing. She reached for the lights and switched it on.

It was Jonny calling. She suddenly remembered calling him in the afternoon about the accident but had forgotten to update him after.

"Lucian's already told me. How's the wound? Is it serious?" Jonny blurted out right away much to her surprise.

Stunned, she said, "It's not that serious."

"Shelly crossed the line this time. I need to tell her off," Jonny said rather calmly.

Amelia's heart immediately tightened upon hearing this. She quickly said, "If you really want the best for me, just let it be. Pretend you don't know anything." Her intention for telling him wasn't to tell off Shelly but hope he could protect his own sister.

"The soft-hearted ones are always the ones who suffer." Jonny sighed then he added, "How's your appetite? Do you have anything you want to eat? I can bring you whatever you want."

"My appetite's fine, Jonny. You don't have to worry about me. If I want to eat something, I can just buy it on my own. I'll take good care of myself and the baby," she answered with a smile.

"That's good. You won't have to put up with any of this soon," Jonny continued.

on a smile, she said, "I'm

She lived in a good and quiet

with Jonny, Amelia called Mrs. Chen and asked her if she wanted to have dinner with her

background. With that, she hung up knowing that Mrs. Chen wasn't going to be home

her own cooking so she had no problems cooking her own

came knocking at the door. This confused Amelia as she thought Mrs. Chen wasn't going to be home until later that evening. Courtney wasn't returning until

Amelia felt giddy

to ignore the knocking but it just got worse—soon, the pounding was so strong that Amelia feared the door would

figured that it probably wasn't Lucian because if

a hurry,

continued as a male voice roared from the

out of nervousness and fear now. The man outside was specifically looking for her. At a loss, she took out her phone but

number and wondered

the man outside

away.

voice came, Amelia felt as if her heart was going to jump out of her chest. Holding her breath, she said in a low voice, "Someone's

I'll be right there!" Lucian then hung up the

Amelia leaned against the door, trying to calm herself

you're there. If you don't open the door, I can't promise you your safety!" the man outside threatened

her fists. Beads of sweat were falling down her forehead and her

in her heart that Lucian

the red

by the door. Thankfully, she'd already gotten on her feet when the man broke down the other

bearded man looked like he was in his 40s. The minute he caught sight of Amelia, he charged towards her like a hungry

had frozen in fear, her face

man even more. Licking his lips, he said, "Don't even try to resist or

his fist as if to threaten

man to be the vendor at the fruit store she

to stall him as it would take Lucian at

passed by the fruit store, she'd hear the man laughing and telling jokes to his customers. She'd actually bought from him twice already and

bearded man seemed surprised that Amelia had recognized him. Mindlessly touching his face, he denied anxiously, "No! I don't sell fruits! You must have

to pace back