Lucy had lost her memory, and she had known Cillian for many years. They had a deep friendship.If Lucy had chosen to be with Cillian, Matthew would have ended up crying himself to death in an unknown location. It was quite fortunate. It was very fortunate that Lucy did not disappoint him.“Matthew, can you not look so happy about this…”Lucy glanced at Matthew in exasperation. This man was acting too gleefully.She was worried about how hurt Cillian was right now.All she wanted was for Cillian to give her up.If only he could let her go and find someone who loved him back.Lucy sighed softly. Matthew grabbed her hand and stared deeply at her.“Why can’t I be happy when my wife loves me back? I’m at the top of the world right now. I’m so lucky that you love me.”Matthew kissed Lucy gently on the forehead. His kiss was light as a feather, but it created a small ripple on the surface of the quiet lake that was Lucy’s heart.Lucy’s heart thumped wildly. She felt that it was alm
Matthew had no answer to this, but he could not allow Lucy to continue misunderstanding him.This had to do with his innocence, and he had to explain things to Lucy.“Silly wifey. It’s because you never know how to breathe when we’re kissing. Besides, when a man meets the love of his life, he’ll immediately become a sweet talker.”Lucy did not know how to react. She decided that she would most definitely surrender completely to Matthew.Why did this man have such a strong hold on her? …Cillian left the palace looking completely crestfallen. He was filled with pain. He knew Lucy very well and understood exactly what she was trying to say.However, he could not give her up. Lucy had been a part of his life for a long time.It was cruel of her to destroy the last hope he had.Cillian was filled with despair, and he continued walking forward without a word.Some of the dignitaries with him wanted to ask if it was alright for them to leave without informing the king.However, t
They were lost in a whirl of drunken revelry, twirling to the beat of the music. However, Cillian was worlds apart from their happiness.The crowd was wild with celebration, but Cillian was a lone figure at the bar, nursing drink after drink.Truth be told, he was pretty hammered, but he could not bring himself to leave. The throng of people swelled, pressing in close to Cillian.A crafty character edged closer to Cillian, eyeing his wallet like a prize to be snatched.However, a tipsy woman barged in, shoving the would-be thief aside. She sashayed up to Cillian, slung an arm around his shoulders, and slurred with a wink, "Hey, handsome, flying solo? You're pretty handsome. How about we go for a dance?"She even gave Cillian's cheek a flirty stroke.Cillian, despite having drank large amounts of booze, was not out of his wits just yet.Feeling the touch, he instinctively scrunched his brows together and removed her hand from his shoulders."Sorry, I'm not interested. Try your l
The bartender could not take his eyes off her and was completely captivated.Just when he was lost in her beauty, the woman gestured for him to come over.Overjoyed, he rushed to her side and asked eagerly, "What can I do for you, pretty lady?"With a warm smile, she pointed at Cillian and said, "I'll have the same drink as this gentleman here, and he's picking up the tab."Her smile melted the bartender's heart, and he nodded enthusiastically. "Right away. Your drink is coming up."Once the bartender was gone, she turned to Cillian and said, "If you're looking to say thanks, buying me a drink will do. I'm Yitty Jenks. Nice to meet you. What's your name?"Yitty offered her hand openly, and Cillian was surprised by the simplicity of her request.He took a moment before accepting her outstretched hand and introducing himself in a soft voice."Cillian.""Cillian, what a lovely name. It must be fate that we met."Yitty's smile outshone everything around them, but Cillian just nod
Cillian's smile was a rare sight tonight, especially since Yitty's words were less than polite. However, they cut through the fog, giving him a moment of refreshing clarity. Alright then, he would cast aside his worries for tonight and just revel in the now.Raising his glass like Yitty, they toasted to the night, their glasses chiming before they emptied them in one swift gulp. Glass after glass, the night wore on. Half an hour later, Cillian's endurance waned, and he collapsed onto the table with a thud.He had been at it since the afternoon. By any measure, he had polished off at least a couple of bottles of whiskey, not to mention the rounds of draft beer. Even a seasoned drinker like Cillian had his limits.Yitty, seeing him out cold, gave his cheek a playful pat. "Hey, Cillian. Come on, wake up. You're not telling me you're drunk already? You were supposed to be my drinking buddy, and here you are, out like a light before me?"However, Cillian was beyond reach. Yitty, giving
Yitty's display of strength left the front desk receptionist dumbfounded, wondering if the delicate-looking Yitty was actually a guy in disguise. Back in the room, Yitty dropped Cillian onto the bed with a hint of annoyance. "You're heavier than you look. You almost wore me out..." Cillian, jostled by the drop, felt a wave of nausea and grimaced. He called out for Lucy in his sleep. "Lucy... please, don't leave..." To prevent a mess, Yitty placed a trash can by the bed and coaxed Cillian closer, making sure his head was aimed at it. She then gently tapped his cheek, saying, "Cillian, if you're gonna be sick, aim for the trash can, okay?" He murmured a faint acknowledgment.Cillian let out a soft grunt, which was enough for Yitty to know he was somewhat conscious. She headed off to the bathroom, letting the sound of the running water wash away her worries. She even indulged in a leisurely bath. Her eyes were clear and alert, betraying no sign of inebriation. It almost made so
"He mistakes me for someone else, shows me no respect, and wears me out, huh? Just wait and see how I'll get back at him." Yitty lay next to Cillian, pinching his cheek while she muttered angrily. A wicked plan was already forming in her head.Cillian woke up with the sun streaming through the window, his head pounding. He groaned, realizing last night's drinking escapade had been a colossal mistake.With a grimace, he had not even fully come to his senses when a stinging slap landed across his face."Cillian, I trusted you as a friend, and you turn out to be this kind of guy?"The slap snapped Cillian out of his daze. He held his cheek, blinking in confusion, only to find Yitty in front of him. She was clad in a bathrobe with tears streaming down her face. There was a subtle red mark on her collarbone."Ms. Jenks, what... happened?" Cillian's words tumbled out in a jumble, dread creeping over him.He could not have... Not to Yitty..."You have the audacity to ask me? Cillian, y
Cillian did not waver as he addressed every one of Yitty's doubts with unwavering certainty. However, Yitty suddenly exploded. "Stop it! What is this archaic nonsense? You think you owe me something because of a misunderstanding?"Am I unwanted by everyone? We're all adults here. It was just a mix-up."The only reason I got mad was because you confused me with someone else. I get it, you're not into me, and guess what? The feeling's mutual."Don't dwell on this, okay? Once it's done, it's done. Trust me, I'm Yitty. I'm not the clingy type. I won't hassle you!"With an icy gaze, Yitty dropped those words like bombs and made to leave. Cillian's heart clenched, and he scrambled to his feet to follow her.However, Yitty, who looked so delicate, spun around and gave him a shove that sent Cillian tumbling onto the bed. He could only watch, wide-eyed, as Yitty grabbed her purse and walked out.Stepping out of the hotel, Yitty's head was still pounding with a nagging pain."Damn it!" sh