It’s Love That Blinds Him – Chapter 21

Lucia clearly didn’t have much stuff. All of her makeup accessories and clothes could easily fit into a small suitcase and purse.

She took one last look at the apartment where she lived for six years. It was a simple one-bedroom apartment. She had bought the potted plants that were on the windowsill and changed the curtains to a cooler color that she really liked. The sheet and blanket had a print of a cartoon character that she also really liked. Despite this, Lucia didn’t want to take any of this with her. She preferred to leave them there, as a token of her memories, rather than take them away.

She walked over to her dresser and grabbed all her skincare products and casually put them in her bag. That’s when she noticed the delicate jewelry box. It was a sandalwood box, dark red. Flower patterns were engraved on it. They were so vivid that she couldn’t stop touching them. The box also had a very small antique lock. An attentive eye would quickly see that it was made of pure gold.

tools. The key was hanging from the lock. It was as if this key was asking Lucia to open the box.

er wash over her. She then felt like she had found a purpose for her existence. Was it the power of her mother’s love for her that made her feel this way?

at shone in the sunlight. Just by looking at the bracelet, Lucia could tell that it was a very expensive piece and of

d of only one sentence. Lucia was deeply impressed and moved when she read it.

said: “If we are de

me. They had left her there with a note that had her name and date of birth written on it, along with the box. They also asked the director to give him the box when he turned eighteen.

-old child who had just recovered from a violent fever would not remember such things.

he orphanage until she came of age.

nvironment of the orphanage only helped her become stronger. She was like a weed that was unaffected by the blazing sun or harsh wind. Sophia often compared him to the phoenix whi

nt again, she had the impression that it was empty. It was almost as if there was no trace of her left.

or a while, she finally called someone.

you found the time to call me, Lucia! » Zack said in a flirtatious vo

t not to beat around the bush.

felt something was odd.

onship. Shortly after, Lucia called him to ask for a place to stay.

one?” » Lucia asked bluntly with raised eyebrows.

riously.

ity.” Lucia’s face darkened. However, she did not deny her original plan. The truth is that she wanted to end her overwhelming desire to be with Malcolm.

f cat and mouse, the cat may not always win and the mouse may not always get caught. But if they let lust get the better of them, then they would definitely end up falling into a vicious cycle without even realizing it.

ia was indeed hungry for him.

. This could only get him into trouble.

soft voice.

ings, like archaeology. It was a surprise to both of them that they got along very well at first contact, and now they were best friends.

terested in digging up corpses. It only took a smile to create the bond that remained to this day, an unwavering friendship.

n she came downstairs, she saw a Land Rover car that looked familiar parked in front of the building.

es. He didn’t say a word, though, and the sunglasses hid his piercing gaze. It was therefore impossible for Lucia to guess what he was thinking.

t him with a troubled face.

ss off, Zack… He betrayed me the moment I hung up the phone. Damn it! » Thinking about it, Lucia wanted to ki

eopard advancing towards its prey. He didn’t want to scare her, but he didn’t want to let her escape either.

him slowly walk towards her. She suddenly felt like he was an elegant cheetah, conserving his energy to chase his prey in case it decided to run away.

ok off his sunglasses and hung them on the button of his shirt. After a while of staring at her in silence, he finally said in a low voice, “Wild cat, let’s go home.” »

! “, Lucia said to herself.

he noticed her expression change a little.

?” » Lucia asked softly.

about you?” » Malcolm re

y a word to the other. In an instant, everything around them froze. It was as if they were now the only ones in the

mantic moment.

car with her luggage. She threw her suitcase in the trunk and got into the passenger seat. However, she didn’t say another word.

car. Once installed behind the wheel,

sed on driving while Lucia looked out the window.

ull of confusion.

the first time they had such sweet intimacy, Lucia couldn’t help but blush at his unusual behavior. She couldn’t accept his sudden tenderness towa

? “, she wondered.

o her surprised expression, however. He simply took a key card out of his pocket and handed it to her.

le on his lips.

to say or how to react.

See you tonight, wild

t of the car, after which he closed the door and stepped on the accelerator.

ore putting it in her bag and heading towards the building.