Chapter 8
Category:
Romance
Author:
NoemiWords:908Update time:25/05/26 20:02:30
His eyes suddenly sparkled, and his face was filled with hope. That was the truth.
My parents were childhood sweethearts, building their empire from nothing, overcoming countless hardships. Yet they still changed when the time came.
If it weren't for this forced marriage, I would most likely end up alone.
"So, stop making me guess your feelings. I can't figure out what men are thinking."
"What I can tell you is, since I married you, I've been treating you seriously as my husband."
"I don't know if I like you, but growing old together in mutual care—that's a beautiful kind of love, isn't it?"
If he was fixated on whether or not I liked him, then I really couldn't give an answer.
Thinking of Olivia, I shifted my tone, unintentionally cold. "But, if one day I find out you have feelings for someone else, I'll leave without hesitation… and maybe even get revenge."
After all, back in my rebellious days, I was the one who wandered the streets with bodyguards.
"I won't," Lucian replied, his tone filled with sincerity, finally no longer lifeless. He spoke carefully. His lips curled slightly as he took my hand, his expression both obsessive and earnest.
"If that day comes, let me die."
Would that day be the moment I left, or the moment his heart changed?
The answer was obvious.
I lowered my head, almost wanting to say, "In your past life, you really did die, and dragged me down with you, struck by lightning until there was nothing left but ashes."
Otherwise, I certainly wouldn't be sitting here now, having these heart-to-heart conversations with you.
On the way home, Lucian took the initiative to buckle my seatbelt. He was so close to me, I could almost count each of his long eyelashes.
On a strange impulse, I kissed him on the face.
What was that psychologist's quote again? A kiss can enhance intimacy, wasn't it? He glanced at me, his voice hoarse. "Sit down."
"Okay."
After that day, Lucian's attitude toward me softened significantly. He was more willing to talk to me and didn't push me away anymore.
We often found ourselves together, but he still insisted on sleeping in a separate room.
He said that I hadn't truly fallen in love with him—that it was simply resignation.
Though I didn't fully understand his thought process, I respected him.
I couldn't help but admire his broad shoulders and narrow waist, a touch envious even.
It wasn't until months later, when the secretary called me, her tone a mix of urgency and excitement, that the real storm hit. "Miss Ferguson, it's terrible, please come quickly, Mr. Sutherland…"