The conversation could no longer go on, so Jenna bade Lucy goodbye and left.Jenna ran into Maisie in the corridor as Maisie came out of the elevator. “Mrs. Goldmann.”Maisie smiled at her and approached her. “Mrs. Xavier, are you here for Lucy?”“Yeah, I originally wanted to come and talk with her, but communication seems to be getting increasingly difficult as she gets older.” Jenna gave off a wry smile as she could not help but feel extremely distressed deep down.‘The barrier between our relationship seems impossible to remove.’“Lucy is already an adult. And adults have their own thoughts and plans. Although parents’ worries are necessary from time to time, children will have their own lives when they grow up. You’re worrying too much, Mrs. Xavier.”Maisie’s advice caught Jenna off guard and stunned her for a split second, but she felt a little embarrassed after returning to her senses. “Mrs. Goldmann, you have three children, don’t you?”“Yes, but don’t be fooled by their
After getting off work, Lucy went to the mall to pick out a gift, but she really did not know what she could buy. Thus, she took out her cell phone, typed a message, and sent it to Elaine.However, the suggestions she got were all expensive luxury items she could not afford.‘I’ve definitely gone to the wrong person for advice.’Lucy looked around the mall, and her gaze landed on a souvenir store.She suddenly thought of Hector's mecha figure collection in his house.‘He should be interested in these, right?’Lucy went into the store to look for a gift, and the salesperson came up to her and introduced a few models to her enthusiastically. She told him it was a gift, and the salesperson instantly understood her needs. “Are you buying a gift for your boyfriend?”Lucy choked on her reply and became incoherent out of anxiety. “Of course not. He’s just an ordinary friend.”As if he did not hear her explanation, the salesperson brought her to the shelf on the other side of the shop.
Barbara and Pearl walked toward Maisie. “Your cousin is tonight’s protagonist. Why hasn’t he appeared yet?”Maisie smiled. “He’s probably still preparing.”Just when she said that Hector appeared at the scene, and next to him was Zestar’s former manager, Triden.Triden and Sean were partners at Zestar. Triden knew a thing or two about Sean’s death and the actions of the ex-Zestar higher-ups. It was Hector who hired him back to Zestar.Hector was more formally dressed today. He wore a three-piece suit. The attire not only made him look grand, but it also made him exude a mature and dignified aura.However, Hector felt a little restrained when he was wearing this outfit.Maisie walked toward him and adjusted his tie for him. “This is your first time dressed in something like this. You’re not used to it, aren’t you?”“Yeah, I’m really not used to it.”Hector felt awkward, and Triden, who was standing next to him, clicked his tongue. “There are still a lot of things you’re not used
The commotion attracted the people's attention, and Lucy panicked. She was also afraid that Edward would find out about her appearance at the party. “It’s okay. I’m fine.”She then ran out of the venue.The waiter called to her, but she did not look back.Hector seemed to have heard Lucy’s voice, so he turned his head to look, only to see a familiar figure sprinting away.And only the waiter was left behind, cleaning up the mess.Lucy ran to the bathroom and cleaned the wine stains on her dress with water, but the more she washed it, the dirtier it became.She felt extremely aggrieved all of a sudden and wanted to cry.At that moment, the phone in her clutch rang.She took the phone out, and it was a call from Hector.She hesitated for a few seconds before answering.Hector asked where she was.She picked up the clutch, left the bathroom, and ran to Hector, who came out to find her in the corridor.Hector turned his head and slowly put down the phone as his gaze was fixed o
Lucy walked toward the hall with Hector, and the moment the doors opened, she looked down to avoid their glances.The crowd looked toward them, and the scene froze. Maisie walked toward them and smiled. “Where did you go?”Lucy played with her fingers nervously. “Ms. Vanderbilt, I… I think I’ve brought trouble.”“There’s no trouble.” Maisie was going to take a sip when she suddenly saw the flower at the bottom of her skirt. “This flower looks beautiful.”“Hector used it to cover the wine stain. He just sewed it in.” Her face turned redder and looked like an apple under the light.Maisie laughed and turned to look at Hector. “Hecky is brave yet careful. He would probably spoil his future girlfriend.”Lucy’s heart skipped a beat, and she wouldn’t look up.Barbara suddenly walked over and placed her hand on Maisie’s shoulder. “You’re already picking a cousin-in-law?”Maisie denied it. “I want to pick daughters-in-law for my sons too, but they’re still young.”Barbara moved her
“I just hope that she will have a place to stay before she finishes her studies. She’s a poor girl, so I have to be responsible while she grows up. I hope that you can help. After she grows up and is able to live by herself, she won't ask for anything from your family anymore.”Edward was surprised when he heard that. Women who remarried would usually want the man to accept their children, but she was thinking about this from his perspective.He didn’t like the idea of Jenna bringing her daughter along. He was a businessman, so he would be worried that a woman who married him with a child would have bad intentions, and on top of that, he already had a daughter.After Jenna said all that, he asked if she was alright if he didn’t announce their relationship with the Xaviers, and she agreed.…Edward snapped out of that and looked at her, “It’s time to address me.”Lucy was surprised. Seeing that she was just standing there, Elaine nudged her. “Why are you just standing there? Cal
Hector looked at Lucy and slowed down his pace.Lucy stopped and turned to look at him, her face smiling brightly, “But I want to thank you for tonight. I think that you’re my lucky star.”He was surprised. “Lucky star?”“Yes, you bring good luck to me, lucky star.” Lucy smiled wider. Hector chuckled. “Really.”He turned his face away. “I wish I really could bring good luck.”He hadn’t managed to bring good luck to Sean. Seeing how he drifted away, Lucy walked over to face him and waved her hand in front of his face. “If you could bring good luck to everyone, you would be an angel.”He smiled.Lucy suddenly smelled something and looked toward the source of the odor. “I think I smell kebab.”Hector put his hand on her shoulder and made her stand up straight. “They’re selling street food there.”“Yes, they are!” Lucy felt like having some, but something came to her mind, and she suddenly looked Hector up and down.Hector asked, “What’s wrong?”She couldn't help but laugh.
’Long-term…’Lucy’s heart was skipping so hard that she nodded without thinking.Hector kissed her again while she slowly closed her eyes, and a jolt of electricity ran into her heart, making it feel numb. After a few days, at the Xavier residence…Lucy rang the doorbell, and the maid opened the door. She asked, “Is my mother home?”The maid confirmed she was there, and Lucy walked into the living room. When Jenna heard that someone was downstairs, she went down and was surprised to see that it was Lucy, “Lucy?”Lucy pressed her lips together and smiled. “Mom.”Jenna walked to the couch, poured her a cup of tea, and slowly said, “I was in a bad mood the other day and didn’t pay attention to your feelings. I apologize, Lucy.”She placed the teacup in front of her. “I know you’re all grown up now, but I can’t help myself. I won’t blame you if you think that I’m naggy. I just hope that you will be happy.”“Mom, I don’t blame you.”Jenna paused, then looked up at her.Lucy smil