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."

be able to

remove some?" the

food was lavish. But then again, Jack had no

Put them there." He dismissed, waving his

had rendered Rachel speechless. "What if we could

happen again." He bent his head and glanced at the

truly behaved?' He

longer they had spent days together, the more he didn't resemble

divorce, she saw another version

her to the

when her phone chimed, indicating a message had arrived.

a villa burning, covered by dark smoke.

not expect the media could report the incident promptly and a detailed one

including the chaotic scene in the garden, a window set ablaze, and a side figure

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

he was kicked out of the company

police had also

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

that occurred last night. It was

through the gallery when one particular photo caught her

she saw a

It was Lucas.

happened after they had separated

in a corner, Rachel identified

mysterious woman in his arms. His face held an

seemed to be whispering something to her, judging from 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

this woman?’ She didn't

had never seen that kind of expression on Lucas, nor had she seen him show concern for any

is it?’ she

they arrived at the Ying family's villa, he had gone for the rest

glance back as if searching for something when they got in the car and was about to leave the

their destination. This

wary at first, knowing that all her colleagues would

during the past two months. It felt like she had encountered all

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 and wait for her

in the waiting area while Jack took a number. She was

duty?" Cara's voice came above her head.

twisted my ankle, that is why I took a day off today," she responded