In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Grace was surprised. "I couldn't tell."

Caleb smiled bitterly. "Of course you couldn't. I wasn't even sure about what I wanted."

He still remembered how things had been when he had lived at Lewis Residence. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

On the outside, he had always been energetic and optimistic, and everyone liked him. But the truth was that he had always felt like he was walking on eggshells because he was adopted.

On one of his birthdays, Harold had given him the exact same present as the previous year. Caleb had suppressed his disappointment and exclaimed that he really liked it. He had even given Harold a big hug, and everyone had been happy.

Lydia had been a guest there too. When the party had ended, she had given her gift to Caleb and said softly, "I know that you didn't really like that gift. I also know why you didn't say anything.

"Happy birthday. I hope that you will be able to express your emotions honestly in the future."

Caleb had been stunned. Then he had watched Lydia's slender, obstinate figure leave.

The next day, Harold's secretary had apologized to him, saying that the gifts had been mixed up because of how busy work had been.

Caleb had said that he didn't mind. "I've already received the best gift."

was the gift Lydia had given him. It was a necklace that she had made herself, which had a shiny little moon dangling from it. The way she had understood him had also been the best gift. After that, the two of them hadn't had the chance to meet often, and when they did, it had mostly been because

But none of

for them to meet, and she had kept avoiding

that she liked him, but he had hesitated again because of who he was. He was afraid

been so many years. I don't want to lose

nodded and asked earnestly, "Do you know what the consequences

my business value will decrease. That doesn't matter. You've forgotten that I rely on my skills as an artist and that I don't care about

that I won't be able to help you

boss, I would force them

I want you to

with tears at this. "You're just saying that because

away. "Lydia's waited for you for so many years. The two of you should have a happy ending. Do you want to give her a surprise?"

are still two days left until the gala. You can carefully think about whether you want to go through with this decision. You can also think about how you want to confess to her." Grace smiled slyly. If they were going to publicize it, then they should make a grand

take any calls from the media, and don't let anyone approach Caleb.

to some extent, but her temper flared

a statement as soon as possible, they'll assume that we're admitting the news is

In any case, we mustn't let

looked resigned. "Caleb's relationship might trend for a month with no