The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 2059

Edmund bowed and explained, "Mister Lucas, it was Madam Beatrice who forbade me to tell you. I..."

Lucas scoffed. "Don't bother with my grandparents' orders next time something like this happens. You're to inform me immediately! Alright, you can go now."

After Edmund left, Lucas leaned against the desk, sighed, and furrowed his brow. He was well aware of his grandmother's thoughts, but he could not bring himself to ignore Stella completely.

Years ago, Stella's father had done him a great favor. On his deathbed, he left only one wish-for him to take care of his only daughter, Stella.

He agreed, and he had to live up to his word.

As the servants brought out the final dish to the dining room, Lucas still had not come down yet.

rests for a while? What's the point of employing so many

fully sobered him, and he learned to do nothing when Beatrice

him, and it surely won't function properly without him. Please don't worry. I'll go upstairs and call Lucas down. No matter how urgent his work is, it shouldn't come in between his

of one's health."

words, she hesitated mid-step. Since someone had offered,

with her gaze lowered to hide the complications she was

run errands? Melody, go and call Lucas down. He usually

from the cold and

word and action of Beatrice was a warning to

called Lucas down. They came down the stairs hand in hand again. Lucas was

Lucas..." She leaned into Lucas's

lowered his head and turned to