The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He

Chapter 62 The Weight of a Promise.

Chapter 62 The Weight of a Promise

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“From now on, Lily, you’re officially my eldest granddaughter–in–law,” Grace said with a warm smile. “This is my gift to you.”

Nancy, who wore a flawless marble bracelet on her right wrist, glanced at Lily with gentle affection. Then she slid the bracelet off and fastened it around Lily’s wrist.

“Lily, this is from me,” she said softly. “James… well, let’s just say, marrying into our family hasn’t been easy for you.”

Because Ivan was so easy to be around, Lily had assumed the rest of the Luke family might be just as kind.

Still, this was the Luke family–wealthy, influential, and at the top of the city’s social ladder. She figured that even if the elders were polite, they’d probably carry themselves with a certain formality, maybe even a little arrogance that came with their status.

What she never expected was warmth. Grace and Nancy had been nothing but genuine and kind.

Henry and Blanc didn’t say much, but they tried to keep their expressions soft and welcoming. Even without words, Lily could feel their quiet warmth.

Her heart filled with warmth.

She was more convinced than ever that marrying into the Luke family on Mathilda’s behalf was the best decision she’d ever made.

There was a time she had given up on men–on love, relationships, and trust. After everything she’d gone through, the idea of marrying a man in a coma- -someone who would never lie to her, betray her, or hurt her–actually brought her peace.

She used to hope James would never wake up–life felt easier that way. At least that way, I’d be free.

But tonight, seeing the genuine warmth and affection in Grace and Nancy’s eyes, she felt a shift. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad if James woke up.I want this family to be whole. I want them to be happy.

She hoped this family would stay happy and safe, and be granted all the joy they deserved.

“It’s getting late,” Grace said gently. “Lily, you’ve had a long day. Go upstairs and rest.”

didn’t want Lily to feel overwhelmed on her first night, so she kept the conversation short. She gave a quick overview of James’s

visited regularly to give James therapeutic massages and that all his meals

Lily didn’t

until now, James’s bathing and body care had been handled by male staff or his

was married, those responsibilities

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she’d never done something like this for a man before. It felt

James was her legal husband, and she was supposed to care for him for the

rest well,” the housekeeper

the room, Lily finally got a good look

silently in the custom–built bed, his broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs making for a frame so striking it almost

had been retouched–no

never would’ve guessed–James looked even better in person than he

away at all during his four years of unconsciousness. His features were still sharp, his skin healthy and full, his

Regal. Untouchable. He looked

now, she had to bathe

and she felt nervous. Okay… just pretend he’s a statue.

herself until her heartbeat calmed

with warm water, dampened a towel, and started

skin was pale–cool–toned, smooth–but his features were bold and defined. Nothing about him seemed delicate. Even unconscious, he

there was a presence to him–steady

And his body… wow.

toned, like the kind you’d see on someone who actually trained for it, not just showed off. He wasn’t bulky, just naturally fit, with every line of