Chapter 30:Lilian POVAs I sat at the table with Damien and Lucas, my unease grew stronger. Lucas kept trying to make eye contact with me, winking whenever he had the chance. It made me incredibly uncomfortable, and I couldn't understand why he was behaving like that. Damien, oblivious to my discomfort, asked Lucas to place his order. "Logan, my friend, why don't you go ahead and tell the waiter what you'd like?" Lucas smiled and replied, "Thank you, Damien. I'll have the steak, cooked medium-rare, please." Damien nodded approvingly and turned his attention to the wine list. "To celebrate your hiring, Logan, I think we should have something special. How about that expensive bottle of wine? It's a perfect choice for tonight." Lucas, showing reasonable judgment, declined the offer. "Thank you, Damien, but I think I'll pass. I want to be in good shape for my first day of work tomorrow. It's important to start with a clear mind and full energy." Surprised by the quick start, I spoke
Chapter 31It had been a few days since Lucas had arrived at the hospital, and already he had the attention of many girls , he had a magnetic effect on them. As I parked my car in front of the hospital, I couldn't help but notice Lucas chatting with my colleague, Jenny, and several nurses around him. They were laughing and flirting with him , completely engrossed in his charismatic presence."Logan, you always know how to make us laugh!" Jenny exclaimed with a smile.Lily nodded in agreement. "Yeah, he's such a charmer!"Sarah said with eyes full of love," and those dimples they are to die for." Lucas blushed, his dimples becoming more prominent. "Aw, you ladies are too kind," he responded, his grin infectious. "Just trying to brighten up everyone's day.""Remember that time when Logan dressed up as a clown for the children's ward?" Sarah reminisced, a twinkle in her eyes.Jenny chuckled. "Oh, how could I forget? The smiles on those kids' faces were priceless!"Lucas joined in their
Chapter 32:Two days later,As I opened the door to my office, my eyes widened in surprise as I spotted Lucas leisurely sitting inside, his legs crossed and casually sprawled across the table. "Yaaah!" I let out a small yelp of surprise, not expecting to find him there. A mischievous smile tugged at his lips as he noticed my startled reaction."Well, well, well," Lucas said, his voice dripping with amusement. "Did I scare you, love?"Ignoring his taunting remark, I composed myself, furrowing my brows and adopting a stern tone. "Lucas, what on earth are you doing here? I don't have time for your games. Leave now."But Lucas seemed unfazed by my command, slowly standing up from his comfortable position. He sauntered towards me, closing the distance with an arrogant swagger. A smirk played on his handsome face, raising my irritation even more."Now, now," he drawled, a glimmer of mischief in his eyes. "What's the rush, darling? I just wanted to have a little chat."I crossed my arms and
Chapitre 33:I groggily opened my eyes and was greeted by the sight of a stark white room. The air was thick with the smell of antiseptic, I was in a fucking hospital . As I attempted to sit up, a sharp pain shot through my head, making my thoughts feel hazy and my vision blur.As I took a moment to collect my thoughts, my gaze swept across the room and landed on Damien, my loving fiancé. His head was bowed, deep in thought, but when he lifted his eyes and saw me, a radiant smile of relief illuminated his face."Oh, thank God you're awake," Damien whispered, rushing towards me. His voice was filled with a mix of anxiety and elation.Confusion flooded my mind, leaving me disoriented as I tried to make sense of my surroundings. I glanced over at Damien, panic beginning to well up inside me, and asked, "Damien, why am I lying on this bed? I thought I was supposed to be the doctor." "Don't worry," he said soothingly. We need to make sure you're okay. Just lie still and stay calm.""But I
Chapter 34:I was bewildered and couldn't believe it. How could someone be so mean to do such a thing to me. Landon broke the silence, his voice laced with concern, "Mommy, does that mean someone tried to hurt you?"Lana's face contorted with worry, her petite hand gripping mine tightly. "Don't worry, Mommy. We won't let anyone hurt you," she reassured me with determination beyond her tender age.Trying to stay composed for their sake, I managed a weak smile. "Thank you, my brave little superheroes. Mommy's safe because she has you."Damien's eyes burned with anger, mixed with a protective instinct. "We'll get to the bottom of this," he vowed, his tone leaving no room for doubt.Damien turned to the mechanics and expressed his gratitude for their help. Lucas, who had listened intently but remained quiet, finally spoke up. His voice held a hint of concern as he suggested, "Perhaps we should inform the police about what happened. It might be the safest course of action." His brow fur
With a pounding heart, I picked up the photo, my eyes darting around the empty office, searching for any signs of who could have left it there but there was no soul. The silence was deafening, amplifying the fear that coursed through me. Something inside me told me to turn the picture and as I turned it over, my fears intensified as I read the chilling message scrawled on the back: "You'll not get out of it next time, idiot."A sense of terror washed over me, and I immediately reached for my phone, dialing Lucas's number with shaking hands. "Lucas, you need to come to my office right away," I pleaded urgently, my voice quivering with fear.As Lucas sauntered into the room, a smug grin played across his face. "Well, well, where did you manage to find my number, darling?" he quipped, his tone dripping with arrogance.My nerves were frayed, and I snapped at him, my voice laced with anxiety. "This is not the time for jokes, Lucas," I stammered, showing him the photo. "Look at this! Someo
With my heart pounding rapidly in my chest, I hastily fumbled for my phone, attempting to call Damien for solace and guidance. However, my trembling fingers only found despair as each call was met with the cold monotony of his voicemail. Panic began to consume me, and I pressed on the gas pedal while keeping the phone clutched tightly to my ear, hoping against hope for Damien to answer. To my dismay, the car behind me followed suit, accelerating effortlessly as it continued its unrelenting pursuit.Frustration mingled with my anxiety as I dialed Damien's number once again. My pleas for him to pick up became desperate as I silently muttered to myself, "Pick up, please...pick up, please." But the ominous silence on the other end of the line persisted. Strengthening my resolve, I pushed the pedal harder, urging my car to its limits, all the while never breaking eye contact with my pursuer in the rearview mirror.In the midst of my frantic attempts to reach Damien, the sudden blare of a p
The next morning, I found myself sleeping a little too much and was woken up by the gentle touch of Damien. As I opened my eyes, a wave of disbelief washed over me. I couldn't fathom having slept in so late. I usually woke up at 6 in the morning, like clockwork, but when I glanced at the clock, it was already past 9 o'clock. "Damn," I muttered, still attempting to gather my senses.Damien, with his warm and caring smile, noticed my confusion and chuckled softly. "Good morning, love. Did you have a good night's sleep?" he asked, gently brushing a strand of hair away from my face.I shook my head, still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that I had overslept. "I can't believe I slept so late. My body must be making up for all the hours I missed last night," I mumbled groggily.Just as I was beginning to comprehend the situation, Damien's words hit me with a surprising revelation. "By the way, I already took the children to school," he said casually, as if it were an everyday occurre