Since She Met Lucian

Today's incident really had hurt her. She didn't understand what wrong she did today. Every time she'd made an effort to win over his heart, he'd always let her down. And today it all went out of hand. He did not only not appreciate her efforts, but also got angry at her. It was really unbearable for her.

"You should've been aware of the rejection you'd face when you wanted to marry me." Lucian's cold voice cut through the silence.

Her angry gaze shifted to Lucian as she yelled aloud, "Oh? Now it is my fault? If you've forgotten Lucian, it is you who have cheated on me for Amelia. You continued meeting her in secret even after gotten married to me." She gritted her teeth. "Now know this, Lucian. You can only be with her in secret for the rest of your life. Because even if I die, I would never ever give you divorce." Shelly bellowed before leaving the bedroom.

After the door closed with a loud thud, Lucian's anger subsided slightly. His restless eyes wandered around the room, observing everything that was arranged by Shelly. It even made him feel inexplicably irritable. How did he end up here! He sighed.

Their families were in good terms with each other for many years, and to be honest, he had always treated Shelly like a little sister. Even if she was a little headstrong, he always behaved more tolerant of it. But now that they suddenly became a couple, it was beyond his acceptance. And as a result, his attitude towards her turned harsher.

He summoned Lily and asked her to clean the bedroom.

When Lily entered the room, she instantly realized what might have happened. She took a quick glance at Lucian and saw him smoking. He was half reclined on the sofa and staring blankly ahead of him. She didn't interrupt him and immediately started cleaning the mess Shelly had made to create a romantic atmosphere.

Lily seldom saw Lucian smoking. So, when she saw him smoking, she knew right away, he wasn't in a good mood.

After cleaning the room, she went downstairs and made a cup of tea for Lucian. When she reentered into his bedroom, Lucian was in the same position, thinking something deeply. His brows had curled in perturbation. She gave him the tea quietly which he took. As she turned to leave, she had this urge to help him. So, she suggested to Lucian, "Mr. Lucian, if you're missing Mrs. Amelia, you can go and see her. She is also missing you."

Hearing the name of Amelia, Lucian glanced up immediately. He anchored his attention on Lily and said in a hoarse voice, "Lily, can you please make some chicken soup tomorrow morning. I'll go meet her."

"Sure sir." Lily nodded with a bright smile.

"Achoo! Achoo... " Amelia sneezed soon after coming out of the bathroom. And it went on for a couple of times more.

Courtney noticed that and hurriedly wrapped her in a blanket. She chided softly at her, "Don't catch a cold now, Amelia!"

Watching Courtney getting worried, Amelia shook her head and made an imbecile remark intentionally to make her feel better. "Oh, come on Courtney, I'm not that weak what you think I am. My mother used to say, I could only catch cold being a baby. Now, I'm a grown up. No cold can touch me now. Trust me." Amelia joked while sniffling.

"Pooh, Pooh, Pooh!" In response to which Courtney knocked on Amelia's forehead out of annoyance and rolled her eyes. "Do I have to punch you hard just because you caught a cold?"

"Err, okay, I'll shut up for now." Amelia tittered and fell quiet. She knew Courtney was irritated because she was worried for her situation.

Courtney on the other hand, dismissed Amelia's words and stated, "Oh, one more thing Amelia. I have brought these things for you. They are all useful stuffs which you'll need now or later. Have a look. By that time, I'll go wash up!" In order not to arouse Amelia's suspicion, Courtney said flatly and gave Amelia a sidelong gaze.

He knew that Amelia would refuse his gifts right away, if she realized they were from him. So he had asked Courtney cleverly

all what Amelia needed for her pregnancy. There were foods especially made for pregnant women. Even

daily necessities. But it turned out that all of them were necessities for a pregnant woman. Possibly her. Of course, all

but on the other, she felt it was a bit too much. After all, Amelia's belly hadn't yet become bigger, and such clothes were too

me what do you think about my gifts?" Courtney asked with a bright smile as

her? She asked Courtney nervously, "Courtney, if you don't mind, can

She exclaimed, her smiled vanished at once. She didn't think she heard Amelia right. She asked her again, "Did you just say that I should

to Courtney, "Honestly telling, these things seem very expensive. I don't think we should spend too much right now. We should keep money for

easy job to raise a child single-handedly, so she had been trying her best to earn as much money as possible. It was better than running out of money

throw them away. Also, I can't anymore return them. I have removed all the tags." Courtney thought inwardly. The person who knew Amelia the best way possibly was Lucian. He knew Amelia would want to return the clothes. So, he removed all the tags from the clothes. And now, there was no way for

take them. Thank you, Courtney. It's very kind of you." Amelia took them all reluctantly,

was playing on Amelia's mind. She comforted her, "Don't worry, Amelia. Everything will be fine as long as you try hard. I believe the money will shower on you soon, and there won't be any

now on. I'll work hard,"

morning, when Amelia was still cooking breakfast in the kitchen, she

But when she opened the door, she stood stock still. The person whom she had least expected

walked into the house and closed the door. He noticed Amelia was still in a trance seeing

"Courtney hasn't gotten

were not for Courtney, she couldn't find an excuse

in his track and looked down at Amelia. His eyes were soft. He gave her a genuine caring gaze and said, "I brought you chicken soup that Lily had made. Don't you

his smiling face, Amelia felt helpless. He still had this effect on her. She

it." She took the bowl from Lucian's hand without saying

an instant hearing her refusal. His brows knitted in a frown. He asked in an aggrieved tone, "Do you think I

in the first place. That's up to you." Amelia

understood why Amelia was refusing him and treating him indifferently. She wanted to avoid arousing any

this morning. Don't let her effort go wasted." After that, Lucian

her heart squeezed in her chest painfully watching him leave. She had expected Lucian to act shamelessly like the old Lucian used to, but she didn't think he would not interrupt her request and truly leave her.

Unknowingly her eyes had welled up at their separation. Tears rolled down Amelia's face

care about him so much, why did you refuse him?" Standing at the door of her room, Courtney watched Amelia crying