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."

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 of

of women. But none of them had made him feel special the way Lydia

been difficult for them to meet, and she had kept avoiding him

him, but he had hesitated again because of who he was. He was

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

asked earnestly, "Do you

forgotten that I rely on my skills as an artist and

I won't be able to help you maximize your profits." He lowered

from the perspective of their boss,

I

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

so many years. The two of you should have a happy ending.

to go through with this decision. You can also think about how you want to confess to her."

and gave Ashley instructions. "For the next two days, don't take any calls from the media,

extent, but her temper flared up again when

we don't make a statement as soon as possible, they'll assume

out some ambiguous statements. In any case, we mustn't let

do. She looked resigned. "Caleb's relationship might trend for a