Alice nodded appreciatively and watched as Siya drove off before she entered her apartment. As she stepped inside, she braced herself for whatever awaited her, unsure if Lucas was still there or if he had left in frustration.To her surprise, the apartment was empty, and a wave of relief and also em
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 James wrapped his arms around Milla, drawing her closer, the intensity between them deepened with each kiss. It was as if time stood still, allowing them to fully immerse in the depth of their feelings for one another.Eventually, when they finally parted, the air around them was charged with an
Tears filled Milla's eyes."It's my dad. Will you kill him?" she sobbed. James was momentarily stunned by her revelation, but he didn't hesitate."Do you want me to?" he asked, determination shining in his eyes. Even if he couldn't bring harm to her father, he vowed to ensure he faced the consequenc
"I'll walk you out,"James offered, reaching out to hold Milla's hand, but she instinctively pulled her hand away without realizing it.James felt blank as he stared at his empty hand."It's okay, I'll go by myself. You rest," Milla said with a smile before walking out. James watched her leave, his
As she worked diligently in the kitchen, Milla poured her heart and soul into each dish, hoping that her efforts would convey her feelings for James.She couldn't wait to see the smile on his face when he tasted her cooking, knowing that every bite was infused with her affection.Before changing her
This was the first time that someone showed so much care for her. James lowered his arms and wrapped them around her waist, holding her close to him.As the elevator descended, Milla could feel the tension slowly dissipating from James's body.She buried her face in his chest, relishing the warmth a
After what felt like an eternity, they reached Milla's office building.James remained silent as he unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the car.James quietly followed Milla into her company. Her office was on the top floor, so they took the elevator. Milla stole glances at him from time to ti
Just as Milla's order arrived, James instinctively began to set up the utensils for her.He couldn't explain why, but he found himself wiping the spoon and chopsticks clean with tissue paper before placing them neatly in Milla's bowl of noodles.Milla looked at him with a blush spreading across her
As she approached, Milla could feel her heart pounding in her chest.She tried to compose herself, but the sight of James with another woman stirred up a storm of emotions inside her. With each step closer, her determination grew stronger.She reached them just as they were ordering food, her eyes f
Suddenly, he leaned closer to her, and Milla's heart began to race.Their faces drew nearer, and her mind went blank. With just a tiny movement, their lips would meet. James's eyes unexpectedly flickered down to her lips, and Milla followed suit, her gaze fixated on his.Their proximity sent shivers