Chapter 273 The Ruse of Self-Injury

Lydia tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. Finally, she got up, exasperated, and quickly ran to the door, throwing it open.

Lambert was sitting on the steps outside his villa, head lowered in thought.

When he saw Lydia open the door, he smiled brightly, like spring flowers blooming.

Lydia's mood lifted involuntarily, though she coughed to steady herself. "Why are you sitting outside my door in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"

Lambert, looking somewhat helpless, said, "I forgot my keys and can't get into my house. Could I possibly..."

"Don't even think about it!"

Lydia cut him off before he could finish.

She knew his borrowing things earlier was just a pretext to get closer. That damned Lambert, she wouldn't be fooled again!

She went back to her room and slammed the door shut. She didn't want to admit it, but her heart had fluttered when she saw Lambert outside.

Watching the door close, Lambert sighed. It seemed he was destined to sleep outside tonight. He wrapped hi