Lucas woke up with a start, feeling the absence of Alice's warmth beside him. Panic shot through him as he reached out, only to find the bed empty."Alice?" His voice echoed in the room as he fumbled for his phone, checking the time—it was already past nine. Slipping on his slippers, he hurriedly ch
"Lucas, you're scaring me. What's going on?" she asked, gently grasping his clenched hands.Lucas swallowed hard; her worried voice threatened to break through his anger. He knew she was merely curious, not genuinely worried about him.Last night, he had promised himself that he would never shout at
After two hours, she finally finished cooking. She knew Lucas didn't like sweets, but she made cupcakes for him anyway.She couldn't just go to his workplace; it was working hours, and if her ex-colleagues saw her, it would be problematic to explain.So, she put on a cap and a mask, then wrapped a s
Alex pushed open the door, and Alice entered the room with a heavy heart.As Lucas stood facing outward, a strange longing enveloped him, an intense desire to see Alice, to hold her close, to feel her touch, and to taste her kiss.This longing had been gnawing at him since he had left home that morn
At that moment, Alice felt a rush of desire coursing through her veins, her body yearning for his touch. She leaned in closer, unable to resist the magnetic pull between them.Slowly, he brushed his lips against hers, sending a jolt of electricity through her entire being.Their lips met in a passio
"Please, Alice, talk to me," he implored softly, his voice laced with genuine concern."I want to understand what's upsetting you so I can help. You don't have to face it alone."Despite her reluctance, Alice could sense the sincerity in Lucas's words.After sobbing for a while, Alice closed her eye
"I don't have time to waste," Lucas replied, his voice deep and devoid of emotion as he continued eating without looking at Alice. She reached out to touch his hand, pleading with him."Please, maybe there's a vacancy in the company," she suggested softly. Lucas set down his spoon and took a deep br
As they made their way through the throng of people, they overheard snippets of conversation."...pregnant woman found dead...""...horrific scene...""...police are investigating..."Their mind raced with worry as they approached a police officer stationed at the entrance."Sorry, gentlemen, but yo