Lucas's response was filled with intensity, "Are you trying to get on my nerves? You're not even in your room. Where are you? Who are you with?"The loudness of his voice shook her entire body, leaving her puzzled about how he knew she wasn't in her room."I'm with Siya," Alice's voice suddenly became low. She was hesitant to disclose the details of the accident, wanting to keep Lucas at a distance as much as possible."Give the phone to Siya," he ordered without hesitation, leaving Alice speechless. The audacity of his demand ignited her anger. How dare he act as if he had authority over her?"Why should I do that?" Her anger flared up.Lucas's impatience echoed through the phone. "Alice, don't test my patience"His voice lowered in anger, conveying his frustration.Even though she couldn't see him, she could sense the intensity of his emotions."If you don't have anything important, I'm hanging up," she declared, ready to end the call. However, his roars stopped her from carrying ou
As Alice sat more comfortably, she couldn't escape the piercing intensity of Lucas's gaze. The room felt charged with unspoken emotions, creating an atmosphere thick with tension.Lucas, still maintaining his silence, observed Alice closely."When did you back? "she asked, her voice carrying a hint of nervousness.Lucas's gaze didn't soften, neither did he offer an immediate response. Instead, he leaned back in the chair, crossing his arms over his chest.After a moment, he spoke, his voice low and controlled, "What happened, Alice?"Alice hesitated, grappling with how much she should reveal. She realized that since he was already here, he must have heard their call from the previous night. The memory of the migraine hitting her while she was still on the call with him lingered in her mind."I just slipped in the bathroom, so I hit my head. As for what happened last night, it was because of a migraine," she explained, her words cautious.Lucas's eyes narrowed slightly, his concern mi
Lucas sighed, his frustration mixing with a sense of helplessness.He wanted to make her see that his concern went beyond their child, but Alice's request for solitude left him with no choice. He stood up, running a hand through his hair in exasperation."Fine, get your rest. I'll be outside call me if you need anything" Lucas muttered, his tone a blend of annoyance and concern.He walked towards the door, glancing back at her briefly before leaving the room.Alice, left alone, lay on the bed with a heavy heart.As Lucas walked away, he couldn't shake the feeling of helplessness.He wanted to protect her, but their interactions only seemed to create more misunderstandings. In the hallway, he leaned against the wall, running his hand through his hair in frustration.Meanwhile, Siya, who had gone to bring breakfast for Alice, returned.When she saw him outside the room, it was not hard to understand that Alice and Lucas had another argument.Siya approached Lucas, sensing the conflict i
Lucas was furious because he was scared of losing her, frightened by the thought of what might happen if she faced danger when he wasn't around.Suddenly, Alice gasped as a migraine pierced through her head. Instinctively, she reached to grab her head, and Lucas's expression shifted to panic."What happened?" he asked urgently as he swiftly pulled her into his arms."Are you experiencing pain again?" He cradled her cheeks in both hands, gently bringing her face close to his. Each time a migraine struck, Alice seemed to slip into unconsciousness.Her eyes tightly shut, and her face turned pale, resembling a sheet of white paper. Lucas was consumed with anxiety as he observed her distressed state."Alice, say something, please," Lucas's voice cracked when there was no immediate response. Her hands trembled, and sweat formed on her face. In concern, Alex steered the car to the side, swiftly retrieving medicine and water."Give it to her," he instructed. Lucas gazed at Alex with teary eye
"Yes, sir," her soft voice resonated, mirroring her youthful face. She appeared to be around twenty years old. Her demeanor reflected both respect and kindness when she looked at Lucas. But Alice sensed something off about her.Lucas introduced Alice, stating, "This is Alice, my wife." Her eyes held darkness when she turned her eyes to Alice which shook Alice to her core.Nili bowed respectfully to Alice with a coerced smile."Alice, meet Nili. She'll be working here from now on," Lucas introduced, gazing down at Alice.Though Alice's expression conveyed a silent protest – a mixture of 'I'm not your wife' and 'I don't need anyone' – she refrained from vocalizing her anger. There were boundaries she didn't want to cross, even amidst their strained relationship.Alice gave Nili a small nod with a faint smile before gently pushing Lucas away and heading back to her room. Lucas followed her but stopped just short of the doorway, preparing himself for the forthcoming verbal onslaught."Who
Nili was stunned to hear that; her face fell as she looked at Alice.Alice took a sharp breath; she recognized those eyes, filled with anger and hate. Before she knew it, she was already stepping back and hiding behind Lucas.He was surprised to see her reaction, quickly wrapping his arms around her and pulling her to his chest."Nili?" he spoke in a slightly loud voice when he saw Nili still standing there and staring at Alice. His voice brought Nili back to her senses."But why? Did I make some mistake?" she asked with a sad voice."Do I need to explain now?" In his voice, there was no room for more discussion.Nili swallowed in fear, shooting an angry look at Alice before taking her bag from the kitchen cabinet and walking out."Come here, sit." As Nili left, Lucas took Alice and made her sit on a chair. He knelt in front of her and looked up at her while his hands gently held hers."What's wrong? Why are you suddenly scared?" he asked. Alice slowly raised her eyes and looked at hi
"Mr. Adriaone, I know this is our mistake, but you have to try to understand us. We have been working together for so long," Lucas said, his voice extremely furious.Alice wasn't surprised to hear his cold voice. Even though it was his company's mistake, he never said sorry to anyone.She was well aware of his personality and way of working when dealing with clients.She didn't dare to make a sound. She quietly placed the glass near his laptop and prepared to leave, but she was stopped when she felt his grip on her wrist.Lucas's cold eyes suddenly calmed when they met Alice's beautiful eyes. He didn't say anything; he just pulled her to sit next to him. Before she could realize it, Alice found herself next to him.'What are you doing?' she looked at him with confused eyes. Lucas didn't say anything; he just blinked his eyes, gesturing for her to wait. Alice frowned, and sighed, but sat quietly. Lucas was still holding her wrist and didn't let go. He kept talking on the video call.Al
Alice sighed, her eyes reflecting the lingering sadness."It's been 3 years, but every anniversary feels like it just happened yesterday. I usually try to distract myself, but this year has been different. I don't know how I'm going to deal with those people's harsh words again," Alice shared. Every year on her father's death anniversary, all the family members would gather, but none of them liked her, making it challenging for Alice to face them.This time, it would be even harder because they all believed she was the one who sent Manila to jail, so they must be waiting to unleash their resentment on her tomorrow. She knew they wouldn't even spare a thought for her baby in her belly before causing harm.Siya squeezed Alice's shoulder in comfort."You don't have to face it alone. Take Lucas with you," she suggested.Alice scoffed."Do you think he will go with me? No. He didn't even attend my father's funeral. And you know what he had clearly told me when I asked him to go to meet my