The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

Chapter 51

Lucian took a peek at his watch; he realized he still had plenty of time left while saying, “Sounds good.”

He initially planned to return tomorrow but returned early to surprise Penelope.

The car chimed along smoothly, but suddenly a woman in light brown clothing popped into his view. Shawn, quick on the uptake, slammed the brakes.

Once the car halted, Shawn turned to Lucian and said, “Mr. Lindberg, are you all right?”

Lucian just shook his head.

Shawn had been his assistant for years, stellar driving skills, so he didn’t sweat the small stuff.

Outside, rain hammered the ground.

Suddenly, he heard Shawn’s voice from outside, “Mr. Lindberg, it’s Allison.”

He frowned, a flicker of unusual emotion crossed his cold face, but it vanished quickly, elusive.

Allison sat on the ground.

her hair and clothes, trickling down her cheeks.

the sound of the rain vanished.

of black leather shoes stepped into her line

lifted her head, saw his neat black trousers, and above that, a face she knew too well.

Was she

see him

be dreaming

self–mocking smile played

are you

the

is a lucky day, huh? But I’m feeling lousy like I can’t breathe.

was just a nightmare.”

my eyes, wake up,

in the surrounding

face pale, soaked to the bone, those bright eyes

was about to speak, she fainted.

the

Lucian holding Allison, his suit quickly drenched by the rain; he quickly picked up the umbrella, holding it over Lucian’s

gave him a cold glance, cradling Allison into the car.