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
Andrianne woke up feeling a little disoriented. She had spent the whole day in bed, feeling nauseous and dizzy. She groaned, wishing the feeling would go away, but it only intensified. She tried to get up, but her head was spinning, and she had to lie back down. She felt weak and helpless.Andrianne was confused. She couldn't figure out what was wrong with her. She thought it might be something she ate or drank, but she couldn't remember having anything unusual. She tried to get up again, but her head throbbed with pain, and she collapsed back on the bed.She decided to call her husband, Lucas, to let him know that she wasn't feeling well. He picked up on the first ring, and Andrianne could hear the concern in his voice. Lucas asked her what was wrong, and Andrianne explained her symptoms. Lucas told her that he would leave work and come home to take care of her.She tried to stand up, but her legs felt like jelly, and she stumbled back onto the bed. She knew she had to rest, so she l
Emily sat on the couch in her living room, her mind racing with ideas of how to get rid of Andrianne. She knew that she needed to act quickly before the pregnancy announcement could affect her plans. She had been Lucas's mistress for years and had grown accustomed to the luxurious lifestyle he provided her with. Andrianne's presence threatened everything she had worked for.As she sat there, Emily remembered a time when Lucas had mentioned to her that he had a deep love for Andrianne. She knew that she had to find a way to turn Lucas against her, but she couldn't do it alone. She picked up her phone and dialed a number."Hello," a voice answered on the other end."Hi, it's Emily," she said. "I need your help.""Sure thing," the voice replied. "What do you need?""I need to get rid of Andrianne," Emily said bluntly. "She's pregnant with Lucas's child, and I can't have her ruining everything I've worked for."There was a pause on the other end of the line before the voice spoke again. "
Lucas woke up early the next morning, his mind still clouded with the events of the previous day. He couldn't believe that he was being accused of murder. He got dressed quickly and walked out of his bedroom, still feeling groggy. As he walked down the stairs, he saw Andrianne waiting for him in the living room."Good morning, Lucas," she said with a smile."Morning," Lucas replied, trying to sound as calm as possible. "The FBI is going to come here to arrest me for the murder of Steve. I need you to get my lawyer on the phone, and have him meet us at the FBI headquarters."Andrianne's eyes widened in shock. "Lucas, are you sure about this? You didn't do anything wrong.""I know I didn't, but I want to clear my name as soon as possible. I can't let this accusation ruin my life," Lucas replied, determination in his voice.Andrianne nodded, her heart heavy with worry. She quickly got on the phone with Lucas's lawyer, and they agreed to meet at the FBI headquarters in an hour.As they wa
Andrianne sat on the couch in the living room, staring blankly at the TV screen that had been turned off for hours. She had been restless, unable to find solace in anything around her. All she could think about was Lucas, and the fact that he was sitting in a jail cell, accused of a crime he didn't commit. The thought made her stomach churn, and she felt like she was on the brink of tears.She stood up suddenly and started pacing back and forth in the room, her mind racing with thoughts and ideas of how she could help Lucas. She knew that the evidence against him was strong, but she couldn't just sit around and wait for his fate to be decided. She had to do something.Her pacing was interrupted by the sound of her phone ringing. She picked it up and saw that it was Jackie calling."Hey, Jackie," Andrianne answered, trying to hide the desperation in her voice."Hey, girl. How you holding up?" Jackie asked.Andrianne sighed. "Not good. I can't stop thinking about Lucas. He's in jail, an
CH 111Months had passed by since Lucas regained his memory and Andrianne gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Ariel. It was a new chapter in their lives, one filled with happiness, joy, and a lot of sleepless nights.Andrianne had never felt so happy and fulfilled in her life. She had always wanted to be a mother, and now that she was, she felt like her life had finally fallen into place. She spent most of her days taking care of Ariel, feeding her, changing her diapers, and watching her sleep.Lucas, on the other hand, was busy with work. He had taken over his father's company and was now the CEO. It was a lot of work, but he was happy to be doing something he loved. He spent most of his days in the office, but whenever he got the chance, he would come home to spend time with Andrianne and Ariel.Their home was filled with laughter, love, and the occasional crying from Ariel. They had hired a nanny to help take care of Ariel, but Andrianne was always there to make sure everythi
CH 110Andrianne's heart was racing as she approached Lucas's room with his medication. It had been two weeks since she decided to stay with him until he regained his memory, and every day had been a struggle. Seeing him every day, yet him not remembering anything about their past together, had been heartbreaking for Andrianne.As she entered his room, she saw Lucas sitting on the bed, looking out of the window. He turned his head as she entered and gave her a small smile."Good morning, Andrianne," he said softly."Good morning, Lucas," she replied, trying to keep her voice steady.Andrianne walked over to his bedside and placed the medication on the table next to his bed."How are you feeling this morning?" she asked, hoping to make small talk."I'm feeling okay, thanks for asking," he replied.There was a moment of silence between them before Lucas spoke up again."Andrianne, can I ask you something?" he said hesitantly."Of course," she replied, turning to face him."Have we ever
CH 109Andrianne felt a pang of anxiety in her chest as she drove up the long, winding driveway to Lucas's mansion. It had been several days since she had left, and the fear of the unknown had been gnawing at her ever since. She needed to see Lucas, to know that he was okay, and to check on Emily as well. However, as she pulled up to the house, she noticed that Emily's car was nowhere to be found.Her heart began to race as she parked her car and made her way up to the front door. She hesitated for a moment before finally knocking. She waited anxiously, but no one answered. She tried the doorknob, and to her surprise, the door was unlocked. She pushed it open slowly, calling out Lucas's name as she stepped inside.The house was quiet, and Andrianne felt a chill run down her spine. She made her way through the foyer and into the living room, but there was no one there. She searched the rest of the first floor, but it was empty. She then climbed the stairs, calling out Lucas's name once
CH 108Andrianne was about to leave her father's study, feeling overwhelmed by emotions when something caught her attention. At the far end of the room, on top of a pile of books, was a piece of paper that seemed to have fallen off a desk. She walked towards it, her eyes fixated on the paper. As she got closer, she realized it was a note. Her heart skipped a beat, wondering what it could be. She picked up the note and looked at it closely, her hands trembling slightly. It was a handwritten note from her father.The note was written on a piece of plain white paper, in her father's elegant cursive handwriting. It was dated about two months ago, and it started with "My dear Andrianne". As she read on, Andrianne's eyes widened in shock and disbelief. Her father had written about how he regretted all the pain he had caused her over the years, and how he was sorry for forcing her into a marriage she didn't want. He wrote about how he was happy to see that Lucas had been able to make her hap
CH 107Andrianne sat next to her father's hospital bed, holding his hand tightly as she watched the machines beep rhythmically. Her heart was heavy as she knew that her father's time was running out. She had spent the past few days praying for a miracle, but it seemed that fate had other plans.Suddenly, the machines beeped faster, and Andrianne's father let out a gasp. Andrianne's heart raced as she saw the doctor and nurses rushing into the room. They tried everything they could to save him, but it was too late. Andrianne's father had passed away.Andrianne felt like her world had come crashing down. She had lost her mother to cancer, and now her father was gone too. Tears streamed down her face as she clung onto her father's hand, unwilling to let go. She felt like a part of her had died with him.The doctor came over and placed a comforting hand on Andrianne's shoulder. "I'm so sorry for your loss," he said softly. "We did everything we could, but his heart just gave out."Andrian
CH 106Andrianne was pacing back and forth in the spacious living room of the mansion. The silence was deafening, and the loneliness was suffocating. She had been staying in the mansion for a week now, taking care of Lucas, but she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that Emily gave her.She missed her own home and the comfort of her own bed. She missed the routine she had built with Jackie over the past few weeks. Andrianne sighed, she knew she couldn't continue like this. She needed to leave the mansion.As she was packing her bags, Lucas walked in, but he still couldn't recognize her. Andrianne tried her best to hide her disappointment, but it was hard. "Where are you going?" Lucas asked, looking confused."I'm going back to Jackie's house for a while," Andrianne replied, trying to sound upbeat. "I just need some time for myself."Lucas looked at her, his eyes searching for something, but he couldn't find it. "Okay, I understand. Take care of yourself," he said with a smile.A
CH 105Andrianne was waiting at the hospital entrance for Lucas to be discharged. She was dressed in a simple white dress that hugged her pregnancy curves, with her hair tied in a neat bun. She couldn't help but feel nervous and excited at the same time. It had been a long two weeks since she had last seen Lucas, and she missed him dearly.Finally, she saw a nurse wheeling Lucas out in a wheelchair. He looked fragile and weak, but Andrianne's heart skipped a beat at the sight of him. She rushed over to him and gave him a gentle hug."Lucas, are you feeling better?" she asked him.Lucas looked up at her with a blank expression. He didn't seem to recognize her at all. Andrianne felt her heart sink, but she tried not to show it."Yes, I'm feeling better," he replied in a monotone voice.Andrianne felt a lump form in her throat. She knew that Lucas had lost his memory, but she didn't expect him to forget her completely."Come on, let's get you home," she said, trying to hide her disappoin
CH 104Andrianne's heart was pounding as she walked towards the entrance of the hospital. She couldn't believe that she was about to see Lucas after so long, but the thought of him not recognizing her was also terrifying. She had been on bed rest for two weeks, and her pregnancy had been giving her a hard time, but she couldn't wait any longer to see Lucas.As she approached the reception, she asked the nurse for Lucas' room number, and she was directed towards the elevator. Her legs felt weak as she stepped inside, and she kept praying that everything would be okay. The elevator ride felt like eternity, but finally, she arrived at Lucas' room.Andrianne gently opened the door and saw Lucas lying on the bed with his eyes closed. She walked closer and noticed how pale he looked, and her heart broke for him. She reached out and gently touched his hand, and his eyes fluttered open."Lucas?" Andrianne said, holding her breath.Lucas looked at her blankly and then turned his head away. And
CH 103.Emily walked into the hospital room, her eyes scanning the area until they landed on Lucas. He was sitting up in bed, staring into space, his expression blank. Emily felt a twinge of pity for him. He looked so lost, so vulnerable. But she quickly pushed those feelings aside. This was her chance to hatch her plan."Lucas," she said softly, approaching his bed.Lucas looked up at her, his eyes dull and lifeless. "Emily," he said, his voice barely above a whisper."How are you feeling?" she asked, pulling up a chair and sitting down beside him.Lucas shrugged. "I don't really know," he said, his eyes still fixed on some invisible point in the distance.Emily leaned in closer. "Do you remember what happened?" she asked, trying to sound concerned.Lucas shook his head slowly. "No," he said, his voice barely audible. "I don't remember anything."Emily's heart raced with excitement. This was it. This was her chance to start fresh with Lucas, without Andrianne in the picture. "That's