Chapter 468

After a momentary daze, Lucille remained headstrong and shook her head, denying, "No."

"Then, let go. I won't mind it. What are you worried about?"

"No way. Unless you get up and stop crushing me."

Spencer lifted his head from her ear and locked in on her face. He knew her personality all too well. She was stubborn and persistent, and since she might have more patience in extending this standstill, he decided to concur first.

Moments later, he rose and sat on the side, his gaze fixed on her figure. Almost immediately, Lucille's eyes turned brighter and wider. She used one hand to support herself, albeit maintaining a distance from him.

Faced with her distrust, Spencer was rather helpless.

"I'm heading back to the room," she said, covering her mouth. Then, she circled away from him and arrived at the staircase. Just as she was about to take a step up, she heard a dull, painful groan from behind.

She stopped and turned around suspiciously, only to see his figure no longer sitting