Chapter 101 Lucien’s Clever Ruse

“It was fine,” Kaia replied, her tone flat, offering nothing more.

If it wasn’t about the work, could it be Alden stirring up trouble again?

Lucien’s eyes flickered with a mix of curiosity and protectiveness.

He decided to cut to the chase. “So why the long face today?”

Kaia froze, caught off guard. He’d noticed?

“Did someone mess with you?” Lucien pressed, his voice softening with concern.

Kaia shook her head, her gaze dropping, a quiet sadness settling in her eyes.

“No, it’s not that. I was at my grandmother’s memorial today. Sorry if my mood’s been off.”

Lucien’s chest tightened.

He’d miscalculated, thinking, the memorial was tomorrow, Guilt gnawed at him for the oversight.

“I’m so sorry,” he said quickly, his voice low and sincere.

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Kaia looked up, surprised by his apology.

“Lucien, it’s okay. You don’t need to apologize.”

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It had been over a month since Claire’s passing, but the grief still caught Kaia off guard sometimes, a sharp pang that lingered.

of those responsible for her grandmother’s pain still

his fingers beckoning gently. “Come

but her body moved before her mind

around her waist, pulling her into a warm embrace. His other hand

be sad,” he murmured. “I’ve got you.

a sudden wave of emotion catching her off

grandmother used to hold her just like this, stroking her hair

her voice catching, betraying

miss her sometimes.”

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her hair with a

know,” he whispered.

silent vow–he’d protect

here for you now,” he said softly, his voice a quiet

self–consciousness crept in. She’d let her guard down

she mumbled, “Sorry, Lucien,

glanced down at himself, noting the faint

her tears.

looked half–dead moments ago now had a healthy flush to his cheeks, his

and quickly said, “It’s not that bad—just

flushing with indignation. “Snot?

seriously trying to embarrass

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a teasing grin, shrugging off

the laundry room

me?”

off the shirt, his chiseled chest and sculpted abs came into view, the lines of his body sharp and striking

hitched, her face warming at the unexpected sight. She hadn’t pegged

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