117. On His Own

‘What kind of girl gets a relationship and a marriage proposal at the same time?’

Heidi should be feeling bliss, over the moon. But Steve's words only brought discomfort to her heart.

Not because she repulsed him, but because no one had ever treated her this way before.

Throughout the rest of the ride to the hospital, Heidi remained silent, an air of awkwardness lingering in the atmosphere.

…

The evening came, the sun had gone down, paving way for darkness in the sky.

Lucas returned home, holding several bags with tags on them. He entered the living room in haste, his hopeful eyes straying upstairs.

“Heidi!” He called out, dropping the many bags on the couch.

Inside the bags were branded clothes, shoes, and bags. After receiving an invitation to a business gala a while ago, he thought about Heidi and bought all this designer wears.

From now henceforth, Lucas Harrison would be taking his wife along to all the important events.

But finding the home oddly silent, Lucas's brows furrowed.