December 9, 2022. Chapter 1-2.
"Dad, please," Shantelle begged. "I'm not doing this for me. I swear. I don't plan to be involved with Evan in that way. This is all for Lucas." The day finally came for Shantelle to have that talk with her parents. After arriving from their long vacation, Lucas spilled the beans before Shantelle c
"I shared my snacks with Max now, Daddy, and you were right. It feels good to share!" Lucas said. "That's good, Lucas. Remember, it is -" "Better to give than to receive," Lucas finished for Evan, and they both smiled. "Atta boy," Evan remarked, making a mess of Lucas' hair. After the appetize
"It wasn't just about the divorce, Evan," William said. "You never spoke to me - to Eleanor. Weren't we family friends? Wasn't Shanty the same girl you had looked after when you were in high school?" "All that was thrown away, all because of your marriage. You have to admit it, that arranged marria
William did not answer at first. He returned to recheck the photos until he suggested, "This still doesn't convince me of your sincerity towards my daughter, Evan -" "I'll keep proving my sincerity," Evan responded with conviction in his tone. "And this still doesn't change the fact that it will
Shantelle looked away but was already feeling uncomfortable, her ears feeling warm. She and Evan had walked into the doorway, holding hands. Thanks to Lucas, constantly staring at their hands. It gave her mixed emotions, the kind that Shantelle did not want to entertain. Evan, on the other hand, w
"Yes, I remember I had that especially made for Shanty," William added. "The evergreen maze?" Evan sought. "Yes, it's still there in the backyard. I just had it trimmed. Lucas would love it." "Wow, mommy! I love it here already! So when are we moving?" Lucas said outright. It wasn't just the thou
"The healing is good, Uncle. Don't stress too much. Normally, it will take up to six weeks to heal from an open heart surgery," Shantelle said after checking Erick's chest wound. "You must have received detailed instructions from your cardiologist. Maintain your medication and keep monitoring your h
Seeing her father go, Shantelle glanced at Keith. Since their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she had no choice but to take the call. She asked, "How are you?" "Bee
"Fuck. Lucas is back?" Lewis indignantly turned to Lily and asked, "Do you know about this?" "Is Lucas really back, Lily?" Lily's mother also asked in shock. All her brothers, except for Liam, asked the same thing. Lily helplessly looked at Liam, and seeing her brother wasn't going to spill eithe
"The aortic stent graft collapse," Doctor Steven reported to the Wright family. "That caused him to faint. So, earlier, we inserted another stent, and he is under observation." "I feel that there is a but coming," Lily's oldest brother, Liam, predicted. Behind him, all of Lily's brothers were givin
"Mommy, are you okay? You have been staring into spaces lately," Aiden asked. Lily was helping her son with his homework. While Aiden wrote his answers in the book, Lily was in a daze. "Sorry, Buddy. Was thinking of something," Lily said. "Are you done?" "Almost. I'm so glad your mission got canc
Liam had introduced Jake to Lily as one of their new contractors. Often, Jake traveled to other cities to make proposals, hoping to get another project for the company. That was why he was in Lockwood. "Lily, my job here will be extended for another week," Jake revealed. "But I'll see you after th
"You know what, Lucas? You are insane!" Lily yelled, pulling her arm away from him. She did it so forcefully that the necklace around Lucas' neck bounced to reveal that golden tag with her name carved on it. Instantly, Lily stilled. Her heart skipped a beat while her eyes were glued to the pendant
"He is an important person who needs protection. It will be your primary responsibility to oversee his security," the major loudly said to Lily while they were on a military helicopter, flying ten thousand feet above the ground. This was one of those odd assignments. When Lily arrived at the mil
"Somebody has guilt written all over their face," Lily softly commented, seeing her oldest brother, Liam Wright, in the dining area of their home early that morning. If anyone knew about the arrival of one Lucas Thompson, her brother would be it. After all, Liam previously managed the joint business
“Lily? My favorite daughter in the world is back!” Lily’s mother, Scarlett, exclaimed. Lily could not help but roll her eyes at her mother’s remark. She responded, “Mom, you can’t have a favorite daughter. I am your only daughter!” Scarlett laughed. Lily’s father, Kaleb, who was sipping tea in th
Of course, what did she expect? He left her without saying anything. So now, he was practically denying their past relationship by pretending not to know her! The truth was, it stung a little. When he disappeared, Lily cried an ocean for him, yet this was how he treated her now? Then again, Lily s