Lucas felt like he was dreaming, unable to believe that the girl he had been searching for all this time was now in front of him.
The girl who had made his days feel like a gloomy valley, always keeping him on edge for these past five years. Finally, he found the girl, and her beauty was just as he remembered it. "Julia," he murmured, almost choked up, feeling so happy to see his son also thriving. The consequences of his regrettable actions were now being well cared for by the girl, even exceptionally well. The little boy was very handsome, a spitting image of himself when he was young. "Who is that man, Mom!" Harry asked, gripping Julia's hand tightly. Harry felt that the man staring at his mother didn't seem like a good person, but why did he seem familiar? Like someone he knew! Harry thought, examining Lucas's face. "Julia, my son... I've finally found you both!" Lucas exclaimed, stepping towards Julia and Harry. "Stop right there, don't come any closer!" Julia shouted, pulling Harry closer to her. Harry heard the man calling him 'my son.' Could he be my Dad? Harry pondered, staring intently at Lucas, observing him closely. It was then that he realized the familiar face; it was undoubtedly similar to his own. Now Harry finally knew that he still had a father. He had thought all this time that his father had passed away, as his mother had told him. Apparently, his mother had lied to him about his deceased father. The little boy began to contemplate the situation he was witnessing; his mother was yelling at the man and pulling him closer to her. This indicated that his parents were arguing, and his mother was very angry with his father. That's why his mother had said all this time that his father was no longer around, out of her anger towards him. "Julia..." Lucas called Julia's name softly again. "Who are you, I don't know you! Who is your son, he's my son! My child... don't come near!" Julia shouted. "You kidnapped us, return us! I will report you to the police if you don't return us!" Julia was truly furious, deeply angered by the man. He knew her name, how did he know her identity. Where did he know who I am? Julia thought warily. Isn't he a wealthy man who can easily get a woman! Why would he kidnap me? Five years have passed, I thought he had forgotten what happened five years ago, and maybe now he's married! Julia looked at Lucas with a hostile gaze. Does he want to take my child? Because he doesn't have children with his wife? No! I won't allow it! I will not give up my son, not for anything, I will fight to the end!' Julia whispered, holding Harry tighter. Julia suddenly realized they were alone in the room; the woman who had escorted them to the room was nowhere to be seen. "Julia, please listen to me!" Lucas approached Julia and Harry again. "No! Don't come closer!" Julia shouted. Ignoring Julia's cries, Lucas, who had been taken aback since his bodyguard informed him that someone resembling Julia had just disembarked from the plane, couldn't even speak due to his shock. Finally, his five-year search had been successful; he was overjoyed to hear the report from his subordinate. During the meeting, Lucas couldn't focus; he wanted to go home quickly to meet Julia and her son. And now those two were in front of him, and he wouldn't let them go, no matter what. "I don't want to hear what you say, don't take my child, you have no right to my child!" Julia shouted, holding Harry tighter. Lucas stopped walking upon hearing Julia's shouting; it seemed the girl who had changed him misunderstood him. There was no way he would take their son; he wanted to take both of them and had no intention of separating them.Lucas took a step towards Julia and Harry."What do you want!" Julia panicked, she didn't want the man near her.The events of five years ago were vivid in Julia's memory; she was roughly touched and dominated by the man.Julia didn't want to be touched by those hands again; she couldn't bear it.Thinking about it made Julia's face pale; her fear of Lucas was evident.Seeing Julia shaking in fear, Lucas abandoned his intention to embrace them.Clearly observing Julia's fear of being touched by him, Lucas felt guilty and conflicted."Sorry," Lucas muttered softly. "I didn't mean to scare you; I missed you, I've been looking for you all this time."Julia slowly turned to look at Lucas, who was so close to her; she could even smell his body scent.The scent was just like five years ago; Julia quickly turned away. She didn't want to smell that scent, as it caused her heart to race abruptly, feeling a sense of closeness when smelling Lucas's body scent."What do you want by kidnapping us a
Seeing the adults arguing, Harry felt the need to mediate between his parents.The cute little boy stood between Lucas and Julia."Papa, don't force Mama, you have to try harder to soften Mama's heart. She's a sensitive Mama; I often see Mama crying secretly. When I'm there, she immediately becomes cheerful and doesn't show her sadness to me!" Harry said, holding Lucas's hand.Listening to his son's explanation made Lucas feel even guiltier towards Julia.Slowly, Lucas looked at Julia, but the girl immediately turned away, refusing to meet Lucas's gaze.Lucas knelt down slowly, aligning his height with his son."Papa promises to make Mama stop crying, Papa will make both of you happy because from now on, we will be together forever," Lucas said, lovingly caressing Harry's head."Promise?" Harry asked, confirming Lucas's words."Yes, promise!" Lucas replied, nodding quickly."Great then!" Harry smiled happily."But, can Papa hug you?" Lucas asked cautiously."Mm-hmm!" Harry nodded.Luc
Julia tried to push away Lucas, who was hugging her."Let me go, release me!" she shouted, trying to break free from Lucas's embrace.She didn't want to be in contact with the man again, but they touched once more, greatly angering Julia.With all her might, Julia pushed Lucas's body, and eventually, the tall, sturdy man's body was released, but they didn't move apart from each other.Angry, Julia glared at Lucas."I don't want you to touch me, I don't like it!" Julia shouted openly with explosive anger.Lucas felt hurt hearing Julia's outburst, not liking his touch.He sighed, remembering how rough he had been when he touched Julia. For Julia, touching a man was unpleasant.He would make amends for all the mistakes he had made; now, he wanted to address something important to Julia."Fine, I won't touch you without your permission. Now, will you talk to me?" Lucas asked Julia again."Talk here!" Julia said, turning her face away. Lucas sighed again."Son, would you like to go and exp
Julia hugged Harry tightly, feeling uncomfortable as several pairs of eyes stared at the two of them without blinking.Some of those eyes looked at Julia and Harry with surprise.Here they were, brought by Lucas, to a fairly large Mansion, the luxurious home of the Lucas family.The dining room fell silent momentarily as Lucas introduced Julia and Harry.Lucas wrapped his arm around Julia's shoulder, who held their son tightly. The man could feel Julia's body tense as she observed the stares of Lucas's parents."They are my wife and son!" Lucas reaffirmed his statement."Since when do you have a girlfriend? And is this child really your son?" Mrs. Lucas questioned, looking at Julia from head to toe, not believing what her son had brought into their home.Lucas, who did not want to marry, and did not want to be introduced or set up with any woman, suddenly arrived with a woman and a young child.Naturally, this surprised the entire household, as Lucas seemed to be lying to them."Is sh
Julia felt very awkward being among Lucas's family, feeling stiff and unfamiliar.During dinner, Lucas's family showed no intention of talking to her, only inquiring about who she was and where she lived.They only spoke to Lucas, not even glancing at Julia and Harry.The most dominant presence in the conversation was the beautiful woman that Lucas had previously ignored.The woman seemed very familiar and spoke candidly throughout the dinner.Julia sensed that the woman was well-liked by Lucas's mother and always responded to her conversation with laughter or a joyful smile."Mama, I'm full, I don't want to eat anymore. Let's go home, Ma!" whispered Harry, touching Julia's arm softly so as not to be heard by others.Julia noticed that there was still a lot of Harry's rice left on his plate.It turned out Harry felt just as awkward and uncomfortable with his father's family as Julia did."Yes, Mama is full too!" answered Julia softly, then affectionately rubbed Harry's head."Let's go
A car was already waiting for Julia and Harry outside the Mansion gate.The car door opened as they approached, and a girl of Julia's age stepped out of the car."Aunt Tina!" Harry shouted upon seeing the girl."Oh, my dear nephew!" Tina, Julia's friend, ran to hug Harry.Tina and Harry embraced each other tightly."Nephew, you're getting taller. You'll be starting school soon!" Tina said, patting Harry's head."Yes, when I grow up, I want to help Mama at the restaurant!" Harry said joyfully, then released the hug."You're a smart boy, you love Mama so much, don't you?" Tina said with a smile, standing up straight after Harry let go of their hug."Of course, Mama is the one I love the most. I will protect Mama when I grow up!" Harry said as he walked into the car.Tina then drove the car away from the Mansion Lucas gate."How was your trip today, dear?" Tina asked, glancing at Harry through the rearview mirror."The flight was enjoyable, but we were kidnapped at the airport!" Harry re
The three of them entered the restaurant office, and Julia proceeded to examine the expenses and profits earned on that day.Tina explained the restaurant's bookkeeping to Julia, detailing where the expenses were allocated and how much profit was deposited into the bank.Julia was very satisfied; the profits deposited into the bank were quite substantial.If the restaurant continued to perform well and customers increasingly enjoyed the menu offerings, Julia planned to expand the restaurant further and enhance its decor."It's getting late at night. Let's go home; Harry is tired. He hasn't rested since noon!" Julia said to Tina."Oh, yes, let's go!" Julia hurried to grab the car keys from her desk.Tina drove Julia to her apartment.Having a decent income, Tina was able to purchase an apartment, not too luxurious but spacious with three rooms.After helping Harry freshen up quickly, Julia took him to his room.Lifting Harry onto the bed, she pulled up the blanket to cover him."Rest w
Tina opened the door to her apartment, and there was Lucas standing in front of the door with a worried look.Without saying anything, Lucas entered Tina's apartment without permission.He walked over to Julia, who was sitting on the sofa, looking at her as she quickly walked into Tina's apartment.Julia was taken aback; it turned out Lucas knew Tina's apartment address."Julia, I've been waiting for you both at home for so long. Why didn't you come back to our house?" Lucas asked, his tone angry as he looked at Julia.Lucas stood towering over Julia on the sofa."Weren't you at your parents' house? I have some things to take care of, and besides, we don't know each other well. I still feel strange in your environment!" Julia replied calmly, feeling no guilt.Lucas suddenly realized the truth in Julia's words; indeed, they had just met and didn't know each other well.He sighed, feeling guilty.He remembered that during the meal, his mother showed no interest in finding out who Julia