It’s Love That Blinds Him – Chapter 93

Lucia walked the streets alone. She didn’t call Lowell. She wouldn’t try to start something with him. But she wouldn’t stop anything from happening either. She would let her feelings guide her. Lucia thought of a joke from her university years. She remembered that people liked to ask her what her principles were. His answer would always be, “It depends on my mood.”

Lucia walked to a corner and sat down on one of the street chairs. She stared at the crowd of people crowding in front of her. Her eyes wandered and her thoughts took over, slipping her comfortably into a daydream. It was only when she felt someone sit down next to her that she came to her senses. Lucia turned her head to look at the person sitting next to her. When she saw who it was, she smiled.

“What a coincidence! Don’t tell me you were just passing through,” Lucia teased.

urse not. I actually parked the car and was wait

ucia asked openly, staring at him.

to court you? Lowell asked just as s

d knowing that you are pursuing me will greatly satisfy my ego. Now that I am married, I should be loyal to my husband. But I’m not so sure now,” Lucia replied honestly.

well said.

How pathetic of me!” It was rare for Lucia to be so critical of herself.

to free yourself first,” Lowell said lightly.

ut yourself?” Lucia asked, cleverly changing the subject.

ou, would you believe me?” Lowell said calmly,

was an orphan. He behaved as if he had been raised as a gentleman, not to mention he had excellent taste in fashion. She chose to remain silent and

rited more than enough to live on comfortably. So, there you have it. This is the story of how I became the person you see today.” Lowell spoke so calmly about his past that it was almost hypnotizing.

had something very personal in common. When it came to Lowell, she didn’t doubt what he said. She didn’t think it was like him to tell a story, just to g

ummary.

oice once again laced with good humor. “Alright the

ing his hand away.

l held her held tightly. She quickly stopped struggling and looked up into his eyes.

cia, let me take care of you,” Low

mained silent a moment more, then slowly, Lowell let go of her hand. Carefully, almost dreamlike, Lowell cupped her cheek and kiss

d so he could place it on her waist. It was only when the tip of Lowell’s tongue brushed her lips that Lucia pushed him away. That seemed to be the thing that brought her back to her senses. Lowell didn’t try to kiss her again, but he kept his hand on her waist.

agitated.

vances, Lucia? Lowell asked seriously.

Lowell said, quickly changing the subject.

random thought. She couldn’t help but think that Lowell was a lonely man.

at? Is it because I feel sorry for him after hearing his story? Or maybe I’m starting to allow myself to have fun now that Malcolm is out of the picture? Or maybe I’m trying to get back at Malcolm for everything he did to me. Lucia s

. Lucia didn’t remove her hand.

wasn’t a bad thing. As they walked under the street lights, they cast long, lonely shadows on the ground. In an indescribable way, th

t into the driver’s seat and started the car. The two did not speak.

his eye. When he saw her close her window, he closed the driver’s side window and turned on the air heater.

o you?” Lowell asked casually.

old. It always starts around this time of year. It happens every year without fail,” Lucia said quickly.

much clothing she put on, she would always be cold. Even though the wind wasn’t as biting as in the north, it still made her shiver like a leaf in the wind. If she didn’t have an electric blanket or heat source at night, she was convinced her toes would freeze right away.

fiber of her being.

of a corpse.

tly.

.

few minutes. Lowell slowed the car, pulled over to the side of the road, and pouted in thought.

e had no idea what he meant or did.

riously, looking at her the whole time.

ar. Lowell sat quietly in his car, watching Lucia as she entered the estate. He stayed where he was, parked on the side of the road, until he could no longer see her. Only then did he start the car and leave.

the car!” Catherine said unexpectedly.

as her heart began to hammer wildly. When she laid eyes on Kathryn, she breathed a sigh of relief, reached out and gave Kathryn an angry little poke on the forehead. “What

.

, trying to defend.

f her hand. For now, she was letting Lucia off the hook.

serious?”

goodnight, Lucia went to her room. She’s just closed the door when her phone rings. He only managed to ring twice before dying. Lucia didn’t even have a chance to check the caller’s identity.

D in any way. If it was something important, whoever it was would call her back later.

missed wasn’t necessarily what they wanted.

vering over her.