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."

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

had met all kinds of women. But none

them to meet, and she

she liked him, but he had hesitated again because of who he

I don't want to lose this

asked earnestly, "Do you know what the consequences of making

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

be able to help

celebrity, from the perspective of their boss, I would force them to deny the relationship," Grace

I

at this. "You're just saying

laughed and wiped his tears away. "Lydia's waited for you for so many years. The two of you should have

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

calls from the media,

down to some extent, but her temper flared

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

In any case,

what Grace wanted to do. She looked resigned. "Caleb's relationship might