Young Bride in a Lightning Marriage: Never Tired of Mr. Leon's Love

After ensuring Lucy was okay, the man seemed relieved.

"You're alright? That's great. I saw you squatting in the road and thought something was wrong. I almost called an ambulance," he explained.

Lucy could not help but feel a little exasperated. An ambulance seemed a bit excessive.

She softly assured him, "Really, I'm fine. I'm not at the point of needing an ambulance."

This made Augustus Scruggs laugh heartily. "You're quite the character."

Lucy was at a loss for words. She thought, 'He thinks I'm funny? I'm just being honest.'

"Hi, I'm Augustus Scruggs. What's your name?" he asked.

"Hi, I'm Lucy Quinn," she replied with a nod.

Thinking the conversation was over, she was surprised when Augustus grinned and squatted down too. He was mirroring her earlier posture. "Why don't I keep you company while you wait for your friend? It's not right to leave a lady waiting alone on the street, even if this place is safe."

crouched down again, puzzled by his

with me. I'll

on to her

seem interesting, and I'd like to hang out

Lucy was speechless.

to say in such a situation? One

the spot Lucy had directed him to, he was

side. They were both propping up their chins in a similar pose. The guy had a lollipop dangling from his mouth, making him look like a quirky guy. Lucy looked lost

Cillian was puzzled.

this? How did Lucy befriend

guard up, wondering if this stranger posed any risk. Cillian pulled up in his car close to them and stepped

Lucy snapped out of her reverie, stood up, and walked toward

on that her ride

blinked curiously and made up his mind to introduce himself to this

interesting as Lucy,' he