"Your place? It's as cramped as a birdcage. What's so great about living there?""It might be a birdcage, but it's my warm home," Violet shot back.Lucius's statement stung her. It seemed like Lucius was just like the others, always mindful of the gap between rich and poor."You may think that the s
Sadie observed Violet with a mix of intrigue and surprise. "You're different from the others who've walked through these doors, always quick to claim their place as the lady of the house. No wonder Master Lucius treats you differently.""Do you really think so?"Violet wasn't sure if Lucius had a sp
Given an empty VIP room and a paying patient, the doctor compiled without objection and went to make arrangements."And then..."Rushing into the VIP room, Violet found Oliver resting with his eyes shut. His exposed hand was wrapped in tight bandages, while the other hand was connected to an IV. His
Violet was stuck in a tough spot. He hadn't protested when she went to arrange a caregiver for him earlier on. Finally, she forced herself to toughen up. She knew she couldn't be by his side for the rest of her life."Give it a try," she convinced him."I have to leave now," she said, reaching for h
Violet was startled when she felt a disturbance in the car. Her complexion paled as she gazed at him.He looked really mad with his furrowed brows.Violet bit her lip, choosing not to fight back. She softly explained, "I was at the hospital because Oliver got hurt. He's just a friend. I couldn't ign
Violet awkwardly touched her eyes. She only got two hours of sleep after staying up late to care for Oliver and having Lucius drive her home.No wonder she had bags under her eyes! Lucius pointing it out made her feel uncomfortable, as if she had a lump in her throat.Lucius moved to the dining tab
She accepted her phone, murmuring, "Thanks.""No problem," he replied.As Violet headed upstairs, Oliver didn't keep her. He understood she liked things calmly. The more relaxed she felt, the more she opened up.Once she was out of sight, Oliver tilted his head slightly in a particular direction.Th
Violet fought back with all her might, but the person on top of her was unmovable, as solid as a block of iron. His grip on her was firm and savage.He kept her chin locked, so she couldn't pull away. The more she struggled, the more forceful he grew. This wasn't a kiss. It was almost like he was bi