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.

"I actually have a matter to discuss. Also, I was wondering if you might

in Lucy's head. What was he implying? Inviting a near-stranger

being aloof and distant. This had to be out of the ordinary. He must be up to

Scruggs, but I have someone waiting for me at home. Besides, it's almost 6:30 pm. If I don't head back now, my friend will start worrying." Augustus' eyes popped. He had always been blessed with angelic looks that made people cave with just a soft smile. However, for the first time, he was

off if Lucy was not up for something. There was no point in pressing when he was only going to get the silent treatment, right? However, today's mission came straight from

request. Ignoring Lucy's clear reluctance, he teased her, "Your friend's a real worrywart, huh? It's just a friendly visit, nothing to sweat over." However, Lucy's guard

he was doing a victory dance. Maintaining his composure, he said, "If you're occupied, perhaps another occasion would

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

was doing cartwheels and