CH 59.Just then, the door opened and the doctor walked in. He smiled when he saw Lucas up and about, and quickly got to work checking his vital signs and making sure he was ready to be discharged."Well, Mr. Smith, it looks like you're ready to go home," the doctor said with a smile. "I've written you a prescription for some medication to take at home, and I want you to come back for a follow-up appointment in a week."Lucas nodded his understanding as Andrianne packed up his belongings. He was relieved to be leaving the hospital, eager to get back to his own bed and start the process of healing.As they walked out of the hospital, Lucas took a deep breath of fresh air and let out a contented sigh. Andrianne looked over at him with concern, wondering if he was feeling okay."I'm just so glad to be out of there," Lucas explained. "I'm feeling much better, and I can't wait to get home."Andrianne smiled at him, happy to see him in better spirits. She knew that he had been through a lot
CH 60.As the days went by, Andrianne and Lucas's fears of the police investigation into Steve's death intensified. They had been living in fear, waiting for the inevitable to happen. They both knew that they had to be careful, especially Andrianne, as she was Steve's last known contact before his untimely demise.One day, as they were sitting in the living room, Andrianne finally broke the silence, "Lucas, what if the police come knocking on our door? What are we going to do?"Lucas looked at her with a worried expression on his face, "I don't know, Andrianne. I wish there was something we could do, but we can't change what's already happened."Andrianne nodded slowly, "I know, but what if they find out that I had something to do with Steve's death? I don't know how I'm going to live with myself if that happens."Lucas reached over and took her hand, "Hey, don't worry about it. We'll figure something out. We can't change the past, but we can control the present and the future. We jus
CH 61.Lucas was finally feeling better and more like himself. He had been cooped up in the house for what felt like forever, and he was eager to get back to work. He missed the routine of it all, the sense of purpose it gave him. And of course, the paycheck wasn't bad either.He dressed in his best suit, wanting to make a good impression on his first day back. Andrianne was there to see him off, a smile on her face as she gave him a kiss on the cheek."Good luck today," she said. "I'll be thinking of you."Lucas grinned. "Thanks, I'll need it."As his chauffeur maneuvered through the uptown road to work, Lucas couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. He missed the hustle and bustle of the city, the sound of traffic, the energy of the people. He pulled into the parking garage and took a deep breath. It felt good to be back.The day was a blur of meetings and paperwork, but Lucas was glad to be busy. It helped keep his mind off of things, off of the fear that always lingered in th
CH 62.Without a word, he scooped her up into his arms, eliciting a giggle from her as she wrapped her arms around his neck. He carried her up the stairs and into their bedroom, never breaking eye contact with her.As he gently laid her down on the bed, he could feel his body responding to her touch. He climbed on top of her, their bodies pressed together, and he leaned in for another kiss, this time more intense than the last.He could feel her hands running through his hair, pulling him closer, and he knew that he wanted nothing more than to be with her in this moment. They had been through so much together, and he was grateful for every moment that they had shared.As they continued to kiss,Lucas felt his arousal building, and he knew that he couldn't hold back any longer. He leaned down and whispered in her ear, "I love you," before continuing to kiss her with all the passion that he could muster.As their kisses grew more intense, Lucas pulled back for a moment, his eyes searchin
CH 63.Lucas couldn't help but feel an intense desire for his wife as he watched her sleep. Her peaceful expression and soft breathing made him want to hold her close and never let go. He had never felt this way before, not even when he was with other women.He recalled the night before, how they had somehow ended up sleeping together in his room. He didn't regret it, but he also knew that they needed to talk about it. They had been married for months but they had never been intimate with each other until last night.Lucas had always been reserved when it came to physical intimacy. He had been hurt before and was afraid of opening himself up to that kind of vulnerability again. But with Andrianne, he felt like he could let his guard down.As he continued to gaze at her, he couldn't help but wonder if she felt the same way he did. Did she want him as much as he wanted her? Or was he just projecting his own desires onto her?He brushed a strand of hair away from her face, and she stirre
CH 64.Lucas was in his office, poring over some reports on his desk when he heard a knock on the door. Without looking up, he said, "Come in."The door opened and Emily walked in, a sultry smile on her face. Lucas sighed inwardly. He had been dreading this moment. Emily was his mistress, a relationship he had started before he met Andrianne. He knew it was wrong, but he couldn't seem to help himself.As soon as Lucas acknowledged her presence, Emily made her way to his desk, her heels clacking on the polished floor. She wore a form-fitting black dress that accentuated her curves, and her long blonde hair was styled in loose waves."Lucas," she purred, placing a hand on his desk and leaning in close. "I missed you."Lucas forced a polite smile and leaned back in his chair, attempting to put some distance between them. "Emily, what are you doing here?"Emily shrugged, her perfectly manicured nails tapping impatiently on the desk. "I just wanted to see you, catch up."Lucas felt a knot
CH 65.Lucas finished up the last of his meetings for the day, his mind still preoccupied with the phone call he received earlier. As he stepped out of his office building, he noticed his chauffeur standing by the car, ready to take his briefcase and open the door for him."Thank you, James," Lucas said, as he handed his briefcase to the driver and slipped into the backseat of his luxurious car. He leaned his head back against the headrest, trying to calm the anxious thoughts racing through his mind.James opened the car door and a squeezed note fell out, Lucas felt a shiver run down his spine as he saw the note on the ground. He quickly picked it up, his heart racing with fear and uncertainty. He read the words on the paper: "We're watching you". He couldn't understand who could be watching him, or why.He glanced around the parking lot but couldn't see anyone who looked suspicious. He felt vulnerable and exposed, wondering if he was being followed or if someone was trying to threate
As the sun slowly made its way through the window, Lucas opened his eyes to see his wife Andrianne sleeping soundly beside him. He couldn't help but smile as he watched her, the peaceful expression on her face making her look even more beautiful. He leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, not wanting to wake her just yet.After a few minutes of simply admiring her, Lucas softly spoke, "Good morning, my love." Andrianne stirred slightly, her eyes still closed as she snuggled closer to him. Lucas wrapped his arms around her, pulling her even closer as he whispered, "I'm here for you. Always."Andrianne opened her eyes and smiled up at him, feeling safe and loved in his embrace. "I know," she said softly, "and I'm grateful for that. I never want to lose you."Lucas held her gaze, his eyes filled with sincerity, "You won't. I promise you that. We're in this together."They stayed like that for a few more minutes, basking in the warmth of each other's love and comfort, until