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Chapter 23: Partly The Reason
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LiLhyzNovember 28, 2023. Chapter 1-2. Guys, the next chapter will be after an hour or so. I'm very late today due to my kid's needs. Thank you for your patience.
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Lily's eyes rounded. She felt like she was transported to another place, perhaps a mountain resort, because the room's interior was very nature-like! It was precisely how she would have loved her room to be if she had bought her own house. The room Lucas assigned to her was massive. She thought it was even bigger than Lucas' room. She had a gigantic glass window with access to a small, enclosed garden. Her private space was painted in earthly colors, which was very much to Lily's liking. Lily took a big whiff of her room and could not help but smile at the scent of orange zest from the humidifier. She tried to hold it back, but her true feelings betrayed her. She muttered, "Dammit! Lucas really knows me. When did he have this room customized? We have only been married for three days!" There were indoor plants, rosewood furniture, a large portrait of her younger self on the wall, and a few mounted pictures of her and Lucas in the years before he left. Lily walked up to one picture
Gone Too Long, The CEO Becomes A World-Class Doting Husband Chapter 25: Woah!
Because Lucas had many things to do at the company, they all first drove to the Thompson Group of Companies to drop him off. Lily, Aiden, and Lucas were all in the car's backseat. The two bodyguards were in the front seat, waiting for Lucas to leave the vehicle. Upon their arrival, Aiden's eyes grew wide. If he could peek his head through the car's window, he would. Aiden remarked, "That's a really tall building. It reminds me of my uncle's office." Lily understood her son was referring to their family's main business. The Wright family had a mother company, The Wright Diamond Corporation. However, the hotel side of the business grew too big to handle, and management was divided. Now, Lily's older brother, Liam, was running the hotel while her cousin ran the umbrella corporation. The Thompsons used to own shares of their company, and Lily's family used to have shares with the Thompson Group of Companies, but that changed when Lucas disappeared. "Do you like it, Aiden?" Lucas ask
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Gone Too Long, The CEO Becomes A World-Class Doting Husband Chapter 27: "So?"
Doctor Wilma Brown was an ambitious woman. She aspired to be the best back in medical school. She was granted the opportunity to train with the famous Doctor Shantelle Scott-Thompson, Lucas's mother. Before her retirement, Doctor Shantelle Scott-Thompson used to be a famous thoracic surgeon across the country. Every cardio and thoracic surgeon wanted to learn from her. Wilma Brown was three years younger than Lucas, and while in medical school, she had always heard that Lucas was an excellent student. Doctors and professors often talked about him and used him as an example to set the bar higher. "We had one student a few years back who dissected a human body in less than an hour. His name is Lucas Thompson. Beat his time record, and you can get an A." "We still haven't found anyone as capable as Lucas Thompson." "Lucas Thompson could point out thoracic organs with his eyes closed." "Lucas Thompson is probably the best medical scholar Rose Hills has ever had." Even when Doctor
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"I was voodooed," Lily explained. "What?" Liam retorted. The expression on his face was incomprehensible. He exclaimed, "What do you mean by voodooed?" "Voodooed, you know! I think I was bewitched! Lucas probably practiced witchcraft over the years he went missing. He chanted some words, and I was compelled to sign the marriage contract!" Lily made up a story to defend her actions. "What chanted? What kind of spell did he say to make you marry him?" Liam asked in disbelief. "Um." Lily bit her lip. She said, "It went along the lines of many years ago, I promised a young girl I would be her special person and buy her a blue diamond ring. Then, he said he never stopped loving me. Ha. Ha." "See?" Lily revealed, "Get me now? I was voodooed!" "I suddenly felt an energy lifting my hand, and I signed the marriage contract," Lily described. "I was not myself when it happened." Liam narrowed his eyes at Lily. He was emitting steam as he sarcastically responded, "I did not know that a l
Gone Too Long, The CEO Becomes A World-Class Doting Husband Chapter 29: The Past Ten Years
### LUCAS' FLASHBACK ### "Lucas, I have something to tell you," Evan, Lucas' father, said. Lucas had just arrived from medical school and was greeted with his father's worried expression. In their mansion's study, Evan presented the facts to Lucas. He said, "Lily is in a serious situation. I have used all my resources to find out everything I can about the Alpha Vipers. This isn't much, but I had people investigate the families of its recruits and get this: once soldiers accept Alpha Vipers' 'quantum' level -" Evan paused and revealed, "They rarely get out alive. Only about thirty percent of them finished their contract. The rest committed suicide or became law-breakers and were put to jail." "What?" Lucas said in shock. His body trembled at his father's report. "Alpha Vipers have two level entries; the first is 'protect.' That was where Lily had been for a year, and she had excelled. That was why she was offered the 'quantum' level," Evan described. "The 'quantum' level had a f
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"What do you think they are doing in there?" Scarlett asked. Lily pressed her ears against the door and heard howls of tears. There was nothing more strange than hearing two grown men crying. 'What in the world is happening?' "If Uncle Liam hurts Daddy, I will give him scrambled eggs!" Aiden declared. Lily, "..." Lily's father was standing behind all of them. He said, "Okay. That's it. I'm taking down that door." "Dad, calm down," Lily said. "It seems like they are having a heart-to-heart conversation." "Why don't you guys order dinner to keep your mind off these two?" Lily suggested. "I - I can buy food, Miss Wright," Ryan offered. After several hours, he was still there, waiting for his boss to come out. "No, it's fine, Ryan. We can call the restaurant, and they will bring up the food," Lily said. They all gave Liam and Lucas another half an hour. The food had arrived, but Aiden remained at the door, determined to see if his father was safe and unharmed. When they f
Gone Too Long, The CEO Becomes A World-Class Doting Husband Chapter 31: Not Taken Advantage
"This is where you will sleep," Lily pointed to the left side of her bed. She had already placed a pillow in the middle where she had drawn the line. Then, referring to the left-right side, she said, "And this is my side of the bed." Lily stared into Lucas' eyes and swore they tightened after her suggestion. She asked, "Any objections?" Lifting his chin, Lucas said, "I supposed it's better than nothing." "That's a good way to look at it," Lily said. She looked at the bed and suggested, "Now, go ahead, climb up the bed and sleep." "You go first," Lucas proposed. "No, you go first," Lily urged. Thankfully, Lucas gave up and did as she indicated. He lay down on his side and pulled the blanket over his stomach. Then he tapped her side of the bed and said, "Your turn, sweetheart." "I'm warning you. Don't try anything you will regret," Lily said. She placed her hands on her waist and glared at Lucas. A light chuckle left Lucas' lips. He said, "Thank you for entertaining me, my wif
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Gone Too Long, The CEO Becomes A World-Class Doting Husband Author's Notes (March 18, 2024)
Hi Readers, I did not realize until last week that some of you were trying to access The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor. To those who were wondering, there is a new version of the book with a few chapters of Lucas' story attached. If you are trying to re-read your unlocked chapters, kindly search for the old version in your library. Another option is to go to your profile in the app, go to your wallet, and then check "episodes unlocked." If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, you can find me on social. It's the best way to make an inquiry because I don't get notifications for reviews or comments. Sincerely, LiLhyz
Gone Too Long, The CEO Becomes A World-Class Doting Husband Author's Announcement (March 2, 2024)
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### MARCUS' FLASHBACK ### "Hey, Guys! Can I join you?" Kamila said while taking the vacant seat next to Lace. "Looks like our parents have made a huddle of their own." "Of course. They always do that," Lace replied. "We should have a gathering of our own." "I'll go to join Samuel and the others," Amara said, referring to their uncle Sean's second son. "Go," Marcus said. It was always like this during gatherings; they split into different groups. "Let's drink," Kamila proposed with a mischievous smile. Marcus laughed. He looked back, searching for Keith, and when he found Kamila's father having a drink with Evan and their other uncles, he said, "So, that's why you came here." "Yeah, good luck getting a drink when I am near Dad," Kamila remarked, and she laughed. "He does let me drink, but not too much." "I think not too much is okay," Marcus commented, but either way, he asked a food server for another bottle of wine. He winked at Kamila and assured her, "Don't worry, I'll
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