The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 370 No Time For Drama

Chapter 370 No Time For Drama

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Seeing how attentive Lucas was, Tessa beamed so wide she could hardly contain her smile. “Look at that, Lucas actually knows how to take care of someone.” She patted the back of Sloane’s hand. “You just stay here with peace of mind; let him wait on you like this every day.”

Sloane’s cheeks flushed as she drank the soup Lucas fed her. The warmth slid down her throat and spread through her chest, filling her whole body with comfort.

“Slow down,” Lucas murmured, brushing his thumb against her lips to wipe away a trace of broth. “Finish the soup, then get some more rest.”

Tessa watched the scene with deep satisfaction. She gave Molly a subtle look; Molly immediately understood and slipped quietly out, closing the door behind her.

They had just stepped into the hall when the butler came hurrying over.

Tessa frowned. “What is it?”

looking troubled. “It’s Madam… she found out Mr. Hawthorne

Tessa’s snort was sharp. She had long since run out of patience with this daughter-in-law who always managed to stir up trouble

her cane against the floor with a thud. “Tell her Lucas has more important matters to attend to; he doesn’t have time for her petty

please don’t upset yourself; you

quiet, there was no mistaking the

glint in Tessa’s eyes, and Molly knew-Tessa was determined to

steady and even. With the utmost care, he pulled the blanket snug around her, his fingertips brushing against the jade bangle on her wrist. The emerald gleam

fulfillment welled up in Lucas’ chest. He bent down and pressed a featherlight kiss to her forehead, even

making sure Sloane was fast asleep did Lucas slip quietly from the room. As the door closed behind him, the gentle warmth on his face vanished, replaced by

beads of sweat still clinging to his brow. “Madam…

eyes darkened, the air around him turning heavy. “Say

if you don’t see her soon, she’ll make a scene

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