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

With a courteous nod, Lucy painted a clear picture for Augustus of what it meant to give a fake smile.

"Mr. Scruggs, is there something you wanted to talk about?"

She inwardly groaned, praying not to get trapped in another pointless conversation like the one that morning. It had been filled with nonsensical chatter that dragged on forever.

Cillian was at home waiting for her, and if she was late, he would surely start to worry-especially with how overprotective he had been lately.

A headache began to form. She was not a child, after all. Regardless, she really did not feel like speaking to the man before her.

to discuss. Also, I was wondering if you

Lucy's head. What was he implying? Inviting a near-stranger to his home... Were Charleston

for being aloof and

6:30 pm. If I don't head back now, my friend will start

pressing when he was only going to get the silent treatment, right? However, today's mission came straight

It's just a friendly visit, nothing to sweat over." However,

composure, he said, "If you're occupied, perhaps another occasion would be suitable. Could

her number, but something about him just did not sit right with her. Still, she wanted out of that conversation. With a sigh, she pulled

and happily jotted down