"You want to ask why Lucy hasn't come to see me after learning the truth, right?" Jane asked.Andrew said, "Maybe Ms. Lucille just needs some time to process everything. It might be hard for her to accept this in such a short time."Jane looked at the greenery outside, seemingly having expected this. She smiled with the slightest hint of bitterness. "I should've thought of this. I knew she wouldn't accept it so easily.""But Ms. Lucille hasn't stopped searching for the truth over the years. That means she cares about you."Jane said, "Sometimes, one's mindset can do a complete turn after learning the truth."Andrew didn't know how to respond to that."I've hidden too much from her." Jane knew what was troubling Lucille now. "She must hate me for not taking her away from the Johnsons despite being alive.""You had your reasons, miss. I'm sure Ms. Lucille would understand that." Andrew frowned.She chuckled. "Knowing her, she won't accept whatever reasons I have, no matter how re
Spencer narrowed his eyes and made a sound deep in his throat. "Hmm?"Lucille hooked her finger at him, looking mysterious. "Come here and I'll tell you."He went along with her and approached her."Bend down and lean close to me," she ordered.He did as told. Then, she leaned close to his ear and whispered something. After a few seconds, he stiffened.Lucille leaned back after being mischievous, putting some distance between them. But before she could settle in bed again, he followed her and placed his hands on either side of her. "You've become a lot bolder now, haven't you?"His charming voice carried a hint of hoarseness, and he propped himself on his strong arms as he looked down at her."I'm a patient now," she said assertively.Earlier, after whispering in his ear, she'd gotten the urge to do something naughty. So, she'd nibbled his earlobe and maybe even sucked on it a little…They'd been together for so long, and she'd finally found one of his sensitive spots. Aside
Just then, the bathroom door swung open.Lucille choked on her spit and clamped a hand over her mouth as she coughed. She saw Spencer approach her, fresh from the shower with nothing but a towel around his waist. God!She knew he had an amazing figure, but she'd yet to get sick of ogling him. In fact, the longer she stared at him, the more she loved him.He had broad shoulders and a trim waist. With clothes on, he looked toned and taut. With them off, his washboard abs were on full display.She didn't know where he found the time to workout when he was always so busy. Either way, she'd never seen him in the gym before.His toned body, flawless skin, chiseled features, and deep-set eyes made him seem wild, unrestrained, sexy, and charming. The water droplets on his body glimmered under the lights. They only added to his allure.Lucille suddenly snapped to her senses when Spencer was only a couple of steps away from her. She held up her hand to stop him from coming closer. "Hold it
"When did I ever—" Lucille subconsciously started to retort.Spencer cut her off and said, "She also has a bad habit."Lucille frowned. She didn't think he was about to follow up with something good.He continued, "She likes touching my abs as she sleeps."He chuckled into her ear after saying that. She was about to say she'd never done anything of the sort, but all that came out was a breathy moan. "It hurts…"He'd given her a taste of her own medicine!Just then, Mack entered the ward and happened to hear her. He thought, "Fuck, have I come at the wrong time? But the door wasn't locked! I guess I know now why boss wanted me to bring him a set of clothes even though it's the middle of the day."Spencer had been staying at the hospital with Lucille this whole time, but he had a new set of clothes delivered daily.In the end, to avoid seeing things he shouldn't and to keep his life out of danger, Mack silently stepped back. Then, he cleared his throat and called, "Boss, I've bro
Lucille knocked on the door and asked, "Do you need me to help you, honey?"Spencer didn't answer."Honey, are you okay?"She was most definitely doing it on purpose. He was so disciplined and rational that she was starting to doubt herself."Ho—"The door swung open with the water still running. Lucille abruptly met Spencer's dark gaze. Then, she looked down at his naked body and flushed in embarrassment."I… I brought you your clothes. You…" She held up the clothes.He narrowed his eyes at her, not giving her the chance to finish. He reached out and pulled her into his arms.She immediately shuddered. He felt like a block of ice."Since you sounded so earnest when you asked whether I needed your help…" He looked into her eyes. "…I'll tell you now that I need it badly!""Wait, no. I can explain, honey—" Lucille started. Spencer didn't let her get any further."You know how people always say that an explanation is nothing but a cover-up?" he asked. "I know I'm not the only o
Spencer wasn't in the ward. Suddenly, Lucille remembered what he'd said in the bathroom earlier. "You seem to have gained some weight, Mrs. Layton."She lifted the sheets and looked down at her flat, toned stomach. Then, she pinched her waist. They felt the same as before. Where exactly had the weight gone?Something occurred to her, and she looked elsewhere with a frown. "You're a pervert, Spencer!"She'd just woken up and was distracted, so she had no idea some people had entered the ward. When they heard this, they stopped and turned to look at Spencer. He looked calm."What exactly did you do to Luce?" Ethan's desire for gossip flared. "Why would she call you a pervert when she's alone in the room?"Lucas and Zachary were equally curious. Spencer ignored them and headed into the room. "Awake already?"Lucille's head was still lowered when she heard him. Her head shot up—she saw Spencer and his friends. She couldn't help wondering whether they'd heard her.As truth would have
Ethan was taken aback for several seconds. Who had invented the wheel? He answered seriously, "No one in particular. It was a gradual process. I'm not an idiot, you know. I graduated from a reputable university with good grades. I—"Suddenly, he heard Lucille laugh in the backseat. At the same time, he saw Kent holding back his laughter in the driver's seat. Only then did he realize what Spencer had meant.He pointed at Spencer and said, "I get it now. You're calling me a third wheel!"Spencer didn't answer. Instead, he gave Ethan a look that explained everything.Despite knowing that he was the biggest third wheel around, Ethan refused to shut up. Even if Spencer and Lucille ignored him, he still had plenty to say.Lucille couldn't help thinking Ethan and Seth would make a good pair. Their personalities and gifts for gab made them quite similar.Finally, Ethan said something that Spencer and Lucille were interested in. "Oh, right. I received news this morning that the person in
"Oh…" Lucille dragged it out. Then, she laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to be so poor, Ethan. You don't even have a billion dollars."She turned to Spencer. "Don't you think you should help him out, honey?"He said, "No. He won't starve."Lucille looked at Ethan again. "Or are you just a scrooge, Ethan? Are you unwilling to reimburse such a small sum?"Ethan stared at her. She and Spencer had rendered him speechless. After a while, he said, "You two are better off keeping your mouths shut."…Meanwhile, Ruben was in the presidential suite at Ivory Hotel.Phoenix entered the room, wearing a purple coat and black low-heeled boots. "Ms. Lucy is out of the hospital and back at Sparrow Residence, Mr. Gale."She looked at Ruben lying on the bed with a hand underneath his head. He looked relaxed, but there was fatigue written all over his face. He'd gone without sleep for four consecutive nights.He'd originally wanted to come to Whiteloop City five days ago, but they'd receiv