Lost at what to do next to make her realize she wasn't dreaming, Lucas wracked his brain for any idea.A knock came from the door and he yelled out, “What is it!?”Feeling frustrated, Lucas felt like strangling the maid. “Y-Young Master.” Mira walked inside, her body trembling with fear. “I- I, I'm sorry for interrupting. I wanted to ask what kind of food to make. M-Madam’s favorite?”“I told you to make something healthy! Make anything that's healthy for her!”“I'd actually prefer my favorite food,” Heidi said mindlessly. “Can you make one for me, Mira?”“Sure, Madam.” Mira smiled. “And congratulations for waking up.”“Wait, what?”Heidi only realized she'd interacted with the maid after the door closed.She pinched herself, stared at Lucas, stared at her wedding dress, then stared at Lucas again.“What is it?” Lucas gave her an apprehensive look.Heidi covered her mouth and gasped. “No way! Lucas Harrison. H-How did you?”“Are you convinced now?”Heidi gave him a doubtful look. “Ho
A different Heidi?Heidi pulled away. The more he spoke, the more confused she got.If she never left the hospital, and another her was at the hospital, did he mean…“A doppelganger?" She spoke out the first words that came to her mind.Seeing him nod to her words, implying that she was right, Heidi covered her mouth, suppressing a gasp.How was that even possible?“So nothing will go wrong,” Lucas went on, reassuring her. “Put your mind at ease, Heidi.”For the first time, Heidi was relieved. Still, slight worry remained.Lucas smoothened the creases on her forehead caused by her frown. He opened his mouth to speak when her stomach suddenly made a disturbing noise. Heidi touched it, realizing she hadn't eaten for the whole day.Due to the anxiety caused by the wedding, she couldn't bring herself to eat the breakfast prepared for her.“Hungry?” Lucas touched her stomach.Heidi quickly pushed his hand away, feeling that fluttery sensation.She heard him chuckle.“What's so funny?”
Neither did Heidi remember when she finished eating the food nor when she fell asleep.The Next Morning,She woke up on the large bed. Not only that. She found out that the wedding dress was gone, replaced by a silky nightgown.Heidi's eyes flew wide. At the same time, the bathroom door opened and Lucas stepped out in his bathrobe.“Argh! Maniac! Pervert!” Heidi attacked him with the pillow. “Who the hell gave you permission to remove my clothes?”“I didn't.” Lucas caught the pillow with one hand. He didn't blink when he spoke. “I wouldn't touch you without your permission, Heidi.”Well, Heidi didn't believe him. She stomped past him and entered the bathroom. Everything was the same. The slippers, the bathrobes, the toothbrushes, and the towels.It was as if Heidi never left. Why didn't he move her things out?She paused while taking a bath, contemplating those words. More surprise was waiting for her when Heidi finished bathing and she went into the closet. Her clothes racks st
…At The Olsens Mansion.Since the wedding scandal, the family hadn't had peace of mind.From the disappointment of canceling the wedding, to the grief due to the recent mishap, the mansion had never been thrown into such a state of gloom.“Heidi, won't you open the door?” Grandpa Jeffery stood in front of the door that led to Heidi's room, knocking gently. “It has been many hours and you refuse to come out of your room. Won't you at least come down and eat? Otherwise, how will you regain your health?”“Grandpa, leave her be.” Steve appeared in the hallway. “It's understandable that Heidi's sad about losing our baby.”“But she has to pull herself together.” Grandpa Jeffery grieved. “We all are sad that she lost the baby. Well, if she keeps at this, we might also lose her.”“Stop overthinking, Grandpa. Heidi will be fine. I promise.”“Can you speak to her then?”“Heidi will soon come around. But I'm more worried about the AG Group's reputation,” Steve pointed out. “What will happen t
…At The Harrisons Villa.Heidi stood in front of the large doors that led to the study room, lifting her hand to knock, yet she halted before her hand reached the door.What was she doing?She could just walk out of the Villa without seeking his consent, right?The idea of staying with Lucas didn't settle well with her.But the man had kept her under tight security. She wondered if she would be able to leave easily by not putting up a fight.Instead of knocking, Heidi pushed the door open. Lucas sat across from his work desk, his narrowed eyes fixed on the computer's screen, seemingly not in a good mood. However, the instant he lifted his head and saw her, his eyes lit up.“Do you need anything?” He asked with a desperation that spelled if she needed anything, he'd scour the earth to find it for her. “No.” Pursing her lips, Heidi stepped towards his desk. “I still don't want to live here.”“I thought we were over that topic.” He swiveled his chair and pulled her onto his lap.“Hey
“What the hell is going on here?” Grandpa Winston exclaimed.The Old Man rubbed his eyes. He peered at Heidi, then Lucas. “My eyes must be deceiving me,” he said, seemingly not convinced that it was Heidi standing in front of him. “Lucas Harrison, why are you messing around with a random girl when your wife's life is in danger?”Grandpa Winston's furious eyes snapped to Lucas. “Haven't you heard the rumors traveling in the city? They said Heidi fainted at her wedding. I lost my phone and couldn't speak with her. I think we still have a chance to save her.”“Grandpa, it's me.” Heidi hurried forward and hugged him, her heart bursting with emotions of happiness and relief.“Heidi?” Grandpa Winston squinted his eyes. “Well, it is you!” He held her shoulders, glancing at her from head to toe and laughing heartily. “How did you get here? Did Lucas Harrison save you behind my back?”“Yes, Grandpa.” Lucas brought him his phone. “I don't know why you colluded with Heidi to hide what's going on
… The Next Morning.Despite the happy occasion, the gloom lingered at The Olsens Mansion.Instead of using the grand hall, the wedding was held in the Mansion's backyard within the flower fields.The bride, dressed in a plain white dress, her face devoid of any makeup, exchanged rings with the gloom. Steve was all smiles, his eyes glinting with mischief. As he leaned in to kiss her, he whispered, “My unyielding patience has paid off. I never thought the beginning could be this surreal.”Freya looked sideways, avoiding his kiss. “The beginning of what?” She whispered, her tone filled with uncertainty.“The beginning of everything.” Steve held her chin, forcing her to stare at him. “Heidi, do you want them to suspect?”She shook her head. “Then quit acting like a fool. You know it's too late. No more room to avoid me.” He forcefully kissed her. “Because we're now married.”Someone clapped, the sound not a very enthusiastic one.As the Priest gathered his things and walked away, they
…At The GK Group.Amanda walked into the President's Office with some documents in hand. She dropped them on the desk, arranging them neatly inside a folder. “I have collected many, Mr. Harrison. With hundreds of this Mediation Certificate, we won't need to bother your lawyer to get us more.”“This is too many,” Lucas complained, sitting on his swivel chair. “You're wasting resources.”“The previous ones have been destroyed by Mrs. Harrison. It is safer to be cautious, right?”Lucas's phone rang, interrupting Amanda's speech. Seeing the caller's name, he answered the call promptly. “Any progress?”“Mr. Harrison, they have set off for GreyHills City.”“So soon?”“It's the only way to discover the mastermind.”“Is he not the mastermind?”“We have to do a thorough investigation before apprehending the criminal. If he has allies, it is much better to fish them all out secretly.”“Be fast with it. We can't have him roaming freely for long.”“You are right, Mr. Harrison. Such a criminal