Chapter 224

Chapter 224

Lucy thought the soft, clear voice sounded oddly familiar. She struggled to open her eyes and look.

Lucy thought, “This is strange, truly strange. Even though the reflection is blurry, I can still make out the features pretty clearly. There’s something familiar about it

“Dylan Reed? No, wait—Scan, that bastard?” she mumbled, her voice trailing off.

Haddy’s dark eyes softened, their depth and clarity like the vast ocean–unfathomable, impossible to fully grasp with a single glance.

Lucy, even in her tipsy state, could sense something off about this man. His presence was strong, almost overwhelming.

“That’s… Lewis…” Lucy tried to steady her uncooperative body, her voice barely audible.

Fearing that his name might not come up after a long string of guesses, Haddy decided to introduce himself. “Haddy Ferdinand,” he said.

“Oh, Haddy,” Lucy said, pretending to understand, nodding slightly.

Haddy? Haddy!

“Haddy? Get away from me!” Lucy suddenly realized, shoving him away.

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After pushing him, Lucy lost her balance and swayed, her graceful form faltering. “Joycelyn, I’m staying with you tonight. It’s been ages since we’ve had a sleepover and gossiped.” Lucy stretched her hand out toward Joycelyn, staggering toward her.

She barely took two steps before almost toppling over, but Haddy moved quickly, grabbing her hand to steady her.

Lucy stumbled, her body unsteady, before collapsing into Haddy’s arms.

of his chest and instinctively reached up to touch it.

would send you off to the outskirts for that?” Haddy leaned down and whispered

No surprise, you’re always looking out for me,” Lucy chuckled,

at her,

a few steps ahead, kept turning around,

she couldn’t hear

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being drunk was uncomfortable, and leaving Lucy with Haddy didn’t feel

“It’s fine, Haddy’s very patient. You should worry about yourself. Mixing three kinds of alcohol, you’re not feeling sick yet,

She had no

soft, pale face flushed with a hint of drunken sweetness. “I just had a tiny sip.

mumbled.

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carried a teasing undertone, hinting at the intimacy between them as he guided her

cheeks flushed, but she was still worried about Lucy.

to protest. Though the distance was just several

Sandra called as she stepped into the room. Her voice was loud enough

her body unsteady, her head resting against Haddy’s arm like a sleepy puppy. She murmured groggily, “Hey!

noticed how unsteady Lucy was on her feet and moved to help, but Ellison stopped her, grabbing her by the

Ellison, who expertly handled the situation

drunkenly, and Haddy,

She suddenly straightened up, her tone serious as she declared, “I need to focus on my work. Once I have money,

monthly income is way more exciting

fall straight into Haddy’s arms. Haddy, looking resigned, grabbed the

alcohol or the undeniable presence of Haddy that made her feel so dizzy. Haddy carried her downstairs, but before he could even put her in the car, Lucy slipped out of

car. She hurriedly climbed into the front seat, nudging

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