Stuck in you

When Rachel felt desperate and frightened, someone reached out to rescue her.

A well-known face came to her view. As the image grew more lucid, she recognized the face belonged to Jack. He lifted the heavyweight pressing on her and carried her out of the suffocating space.

She leaned her head on his broad shoulder like a ship finding its anchor. She was set adrift for so long but had finally reached ashore.

The nascent rays of the sun awaited entrance on Rachel’s eyes. Her mind had whirled from her nightmares into the real world. Meanwhile, her eyelids lazily fluttered open. Her eyes were glazed over with the remnants of her dream.

She tried to remember her reverie before it faded and replayed it over. In her sleep, she felt safe when she rested her head on Jack’s shoulder. It had the same feeling when she was in his arms last night.

Had she felt a sense of security with Jack? Her conclusion surprised her.

She couldn’t believe her thoughts. While she was still reeling from her shock, she heard her name bellowed by Jack, waking her up.

Every day, her routine moved like clockwork. She always slept and got up on time until today when someone had to wake her up. A lot about her had changed, she noticed.

She rubbed the remainders of sleep in her eyes and dragged her feet off the bed. She entered the bathroom to wash her face and change her clothes. When she came out, she examined her ankle and found the swelling had reduced a lot. She healed well but still had some pain when walking.

She headed downstairs and went to the dining room. An enormous platter of different food had filled the table, including porridges, cakes, and more.

She could not hide her surprise as she stared at all the dishes laded before her. They were exquisite cuisines from a five-star hotel.

But Rachel became baffled. ‘Is Jack going to feed pigs?’

Right on cue, the man walked out of the kitchen, carrying a bowl and a pair of chopsticks. His eyes dropped to her ankle the minute he saw her. His eyes softened, and the corners of his lips tilted when he noticed the swelling had subsided. "Sit down. We will go to the hospital after breakfast."

He fixed the table and then looked at Rachel. Seeing that she did not move, he called her again, "Do not standstill. Come here."

Pausing a little, she limped towards the table, and then slid on a chair. The rich aroma of the dishes filled her nostrils, the food smelling divine.

Jack followed suit and looked at the table containing breakfast big enough for five or six people.

Her stomach grumbled, seeing all the food. But she did not dare move, not knowing where to start.

"I did not know what you like to eat," he said, "so I asked them to bring all of these here."

He, himself, was stunned when he opened the door and found several people had brought his orders. They entered one after the other, serving the table full.

The person in charge observed the amount of food they prepared. He felt like serving an emperor about to take his breakfast. He asked awkwardly, "Mr. Fu, how many people will be having breakfast?"

Jack was silent and then said, "Two people."

not even be able to eat all

we remove some?" the man timidly

then again, Jack

Put them there." He

had rendered Rachel speechless. "What if we could not finish

won't happen again." He bent his head and glanced at the food,

riveted. 'Was this how he truly behaved?' He seemed different from the cold person

together, the more he didn't resemble the

the divorce, she saw another version of

the

when her phone chimed, indicating

villa burning, covered by dark smoke. She instantly recognized it as the home

report the incident

pictures were attached, including the chaotic scene in the garden, a window set ablaze, and a side

about the incident, including the time and location. In the latter part, it centered on

fiasco. After he was kicked out of the company by Rick, he wanted

had also arrested the

history and grandeur, was ruined. It could be restored but

everything that occurred last night. It was motivated

the gallery when one particular

she saw a familiar figure standing in a

It was Lucas.

it happened after they had separated at

a corner, Rachel identified

in his arms. His face held an anxious and

the angle. The photo didn’t reveal the woman’s features, but based on the position of Lucas’ hand and his appearance, it was evident that he cared for

is this woman?’ She didn't have

had never seen that kind of expression on Lucas, nor had she seen

is it?’ she wondered

the Ying family's villa, he had

for something when they got in the car and was about to leave the villa. His concerned eyes made her think

finally stopped the car in front of their destination. This time

first, knowing that all her

during the past two months. It felt like she had

doctor herself, was well aware of who could handle her case best. They went straight to the lobby of one of the clinics. Since she was off duty, she had to line up

took a number. She was looking at her ankle when she heard a familiar

your off duty?" Cara's voice came above her head. "Hey, what happened with your

she responded with a faint smile on her face, trying to hide the