Lucy left Ripley Residence and drove to the coffee shop she'd agreed to meet Sienna. She arrived at the location in about half an hour and parked in the basement parking lot. As she walked toward the elevator, she suddenly felt someone behind her. Feeling suspicious, she turned around. However, no one else was in the basement parking lot besides rows of cars.It was nighttime. The basement parking lot was dimly lit, and the interior was eerie. The blowing wind sounded like the baby's cry. The situation felt like a horror movie. Lucy's body shuddered as she quicked in her footsteps and walked into the elevator.She couldn't explain why her heart was palpitating wildly. As the elevator doors closed, a hand suddenly grabbed the door.Lucy's eyes turned grim as a cold and alert glint flickered in her eyes.Suddenly, a man entered."Lucy?""Shaun, why are you here?"Lucy let out a long sigh as she let her guard down."Lucy." Sienna appeared from behind. "What a coincidence! We
Sienna blushed from embarrassment at this point of the conversation. "We had many misunderstandings during the first few years of our marriage. Come to think of it, I don't think I have given him anything.""I see.""Lucy, are you planning to surprise Tobias with something?"Lucy nodded. "Yeah, but he doesn't lack anything. I'm not sure what to give that will move him."Sienna considered it and said, "Your man doesn't need material possessions. If you want to surprise him, why don't…"Sienna smirked suggestively, "Give yourself to him?" As Sienna spoke, she acted like herself and started tickling Lucy.Lucy laughed at her behavior. "Stop it. I'm serious. What should I give him that would surprise him and express my sincerity?"Sienna racked her brain and was stumped. "I honestly don't know."Lucy had a look of dismay. "I thought about it long and hard and even searched for ideas online. I'm really clueless as to what to get him."Shaun brought them snacks. As he approached the
The sun shone brightly the next day. Golden sun rays reflected through the windows and shone on the two lovebirds cuddling on the bed. The bright rays awakened Lucy from her dreamy slumber. Opening her eyes, she was welcomed by a magnified, handsome face before her.Lucy blushed as she reminisced about the wild rendezvous they had last night. "Good morning, darling." After greeting him, she kissed his dashing face. Tobias moved, but his eyes remained closed. He had one arm around her waist while another held the back of her head, giving her a thrilling and passionate morning kiss. Lucy slapped him on the chest and pushed him away, blushing. "It's time to get up to visit Violet."Tobias lazily opened his eyes, his voice gruff and sexy as he said, "Okay."…An hour later, they were at the children's toys section in a shopping mall, selecting a gift for Violet. Lucy went to select an item with the salesperson while Tobias was taking a call beside her. On the phone, Finn said
Kate said, "I'm Kate Robertson. My mom is at work. She doesn't know I left home. As for my dad…"She pouted, saying, "My mom said my dad died in a car accident."When they heard it, Tobias and Lucy had heavy looks, feeling sad for Kate."I'm sorry for bringing this up, Kate.""It's okay. I grew up with my mom. My mom is the person I love the most!""Kate, your mom must be worried sick that you left alone." Lucy said, "Do you know your mom's phone number or where you live?"A glint flickered in Kate's eyes. "I don't know.""What should we do?" Lucy looked at Tobias.Tobias said, "We have to call the police."As he said it, Tobias was about to call the police. Then, Kate suddenly said, "Hey, sir, ma'am, I'm hungry. Can you buy me something to eat? Once we find my mom, I'll ask her to return the money to you."Tobias and Lucy looked at each other. Lucy said, "Why don't we get her some food?""Okay."Lucy took Kate to look for something to eat, and Tobias followed behind them.
Tobias selected the ingredients and placed the food on the rack to barbecue. Lucy mixed the condiments into a marinade and passed them to Tobias. "Darling, try using the marinade I made." "Okay."Tobias answered in assent and poured the marinade on the food. Instantly, a fragrance permeated the Smith Residence. Even passersby outside the compound couldn't help but look when they smelled the aroma.The aroma left everyone drooling.Shocked, Tobias said, "Did you make this marinade?"Lucy nodded and said, "Yes, did I say that earlier?"Tobias laughed. "I'm just shocked. I heard you're a great cook, but I never expected your marinade to be this fragrant. You're always full of surprises.""Don't you think your wife is amazing?" Lucy grinned as she hugged Tobias' waist coyly."My wife is the best! Come, let me kiss you." Tobias kissed her on the lips.Lucy noticed Kate from the corner of her eye. The latter was staring innocently at their every move. Instantly, Lucy's face was as
"I've already thought about what I want to give him as a gift. If it hadn't been for what happened last night…"Lucy blushed and changed the topic immediately. "Anyway, I'll work faster on the gift and give it to him myself.""Last night?" Sienna smiled teasingly and said, "What did you guys do?""Geez. You're such a busybody who just loves to hear gossip." Lucy said, "You can finish chopping the rest of the vegetables. I'm going to prepare the dishes.""Fine, then." Sienna was just messing with Lucy. She noticed the latter changing topic and didn't feel the need to pursue it further.Tobias left quietly and went to the balcony. He could see what everyone was doing in the garden from this angle. However, he fell into deep thought. Time really did fly. He couldn't believe that he and Lucy had been married for a year now. He couldn't resist thinking back to the days when they'd first met each other. His lips curled into a grin when he recalled each and every moment.Then, Tobia
Once Tobias took a bite of Lucy's dishes, he couldn't control himself anymore. Every dish she made was simply the most delicious food in the world. Lucy noticed how satisfied he was with her cooking and said, "If you like the dishes I make, I'll cook for you every day."Tobias held her hand and rubbed her wrists. "I can't let you go through this trouble every day."Lucy shook her head. "It's no trouble at all. Have a taste of this other dish."She put more food on Tobias' plate. Both of them were so engrossed in their love. They were halfway through the meal before they realized that Shaun and the gang had left a long time ago.They were enjoying their meal when someone rang the doorbell. Shaun and Sienna, who were in the living room, exchanged glances."It's the police, Mr. Smith. They said someone called them about a missing child.""Escort them in here, now."There were four police officers. Tobias and Lucy told them everything about how they discovered Kate. Throughout the
Tobias and Lucy had been married for almost a year. They longed for a kid. Although she had this condition, he didn't give up on her. Instead, he was looking for ways to treat it. After that, the sense of unease in Lucy's heart abated. She thought Tobias was going to resent her for it. "Okay. I'll go to the hospital one of these days."Tobias said, "You're quite close to Nightshadow. He's an excellent doctor. You can ask for his help.""That's right. How have I not thought of that?"Lucy said, "I'll bring it up with him the next time I see him for the acupuncture."Tobias responded, "Okay. Go home and take a break. We're going to the charity auction tonight.""Okay."Both of them drove back to Ripley Residence. Kate was still sleeping soundly. Walter was very surprised when Tobias carried her into the place. Then, he got to know that she was a missing child.Tobias arranged for Kate to sleep in the guest room before taking a nap with Lucy. However, she didn't sleep after she