Chapter 0105

Lucius, giving George a stern look, instructed, “Stay downstairs.”

“Well…” George, concerned, hesitated; However, he complied after a firm glance from Lucius, and led the guards away..

Now alone with Lucius, Violet swallowed hard, feeling Immense pressure from him.

Lucius was oblivious of this. He was in Violet’s path, his gaze coldly fastened on her, tinged with

resentment.

Violet stroked her hair, unable to fathom the source of his displeasure. She suggested, “How

about sitting for a while?”

Looking at the only two stools in the house, she felt guilty for offering such modest seating to

Lucius.

“If you’re not comfortable, you can sit on the bed,” she continued, gesturing inside the bedroom.

Lucius glanced at the spot Violet pointed to, only seeing a single bed.

“You both share one bed?” he inquired.

Violet simply nodded. “Yes.”

“Isn’t it unusual for two women to share a bed?” he questioned.

Confused, Violet didn’t grasp his point, responding with a puzzled, “Huh?”

He moved into the room. “Which side is yours?”

Violet indicated the opposite side, “Over there.”

He then sat on the side she pointed out.

Violet stood at the doorway and hesitated to enter, but she also didn’t want to abandon him to

her

for her to entertain their guests, focusing on

Lucius broke the silence.

anything to say. The only thing that sprang to mind. was

+15 BONOS

last night… Thank

was to make her feel special or had other

a casual grunt.

that you care so much about your mother–in–law.” Violet tried to

discussion.

that he came to visit Naomi, considering how Agatha had

the kind to be so forgiving. What could have prompted his visit? Was he still

in her chest as she realized this.

notice her

prefer to sit by yourself for a bit?” she

Lucius remained silent.

laundry room,

thank me for last night. I helped you out of pity, given our acquaintance and the misunderstanding between us. I thought to give you a moment to shine,” Lucius said indifferently.

motionless, experiencing a sharp, wrenching pain in her chest that nearly brought her

her had plummeted and vanished, leaving al profound

expect anything from him, yet his blunt dismissal of any deeper connection

quickly making her way

the visual connection between

closed bathroom door, felt a surge of frustration. Annoyed, he muttered to himself, “Damn

startled her, causing her heart to race. She stayed

sheets. By the time

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had departed, he stirred a sense of longing

her heart.

“Don’t

and detached, yet

from shopping, spotted him. “Master Lucius, are you going? Won’t you stay for dinner?”

her, heading

to his fate; he politely declined Naomi’s Invitation, and

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