It’s Love That Blinds Him – Chapter 98

The cold wind tickled Lucia as she and Lowell walked out of the bar. She shivered; she really hated the cold. But the cold wind helped to sober her up a little. Lucia wrapped her arms tightly around her body, then reached out and pulled her scarf higher over her mouth and nose.

Lowell frowned and took her hand. The coldness of his fingers worried him. The warmth of Lowell’s hand traveled over Lucia’s body, urging her to take an unconscious step toward him. Without a word, Lowell put his arms around her.

Lucia had no idea why she hadn’t pushed him away. Perhaps it was because of the alcohol she had consumed. Or because the cold was really making her uncomfortable right now. For some reason, she snuggled closer to him, trying to get warm. His head began to feel heavier and heavier, and his feet began to feel like they were floating on the ground. Was she really that light now when it came to drinking? She started to feel dizzy.

unusually warm. He swore softly.

uickly.

table. Then he rushed to the driver’s side, started the car and drove towards the hospital.

go to the hospital. I hate this place.

esh in her mind. It would remind her too much of that time. She remembered how controlling Malcolm had been. She didn’t want to relive those memories. “You

stopped with a frown.

spital. Nor did he take Lucia back to the villa community. Instead This, he took her to his house. Under the influence of all the alcohol she had drunk and in the grip of a fever, Lucia was too weak to resist. She had no other choice but to let Lowell took her to his villa.

r a moment, observing how she continued to toss and turn uncomfortably. Increasingly worried, he took out his phone and called his doctor.

a word in. Lowell turned and motioned for Reggie to follow him upstairs. Reggie stopped in surprise at the door when he saw Lucia writhing in the bed. He looked at Lowell. L

xam was finished, he turned to Lowell.

oblem?” Lowell asked anxiou

hesitantly.

making a wish.

Are you sure…?” Reggie asked cautiously.

gie’s question. He gave Reggie a meaningful look. Reggie shivered under his intense gaze and quickly busied himself w

leave,” Lowell said indifferently.

me. I need better equipment so I can give you a more accurate diagnosis,” said Reggie dutifully.

s relieved to see that her skin had cooled. The medicine was already working.

tasty side dishes. He took a glass of water and placed it on the bedside table along with the pills.

l that she was in an unfamiliar place and not in Catherine’s villa .To top it all off, she could hardly see the silhouette of a man.

alcolm?” Is that you?” Lucia mumbled.

e , she said the name that came to mind. Tears began to fall from her eyes before she could stop them.

ade her weak. No matter how much she wanted to forget him, she couldn’t. More than anything, she wanted to hear those familiar words: wildcat. She had never imagined that hating

uld be so difficult, and hating the

r and refused to go to the hospital. Lowell had to take him to his house.

ay her tears, feeling a little stupid. She looked up at Lowell and forced an embarrassed smile.

ure to make sure it was back to normal, then handed her a bowl of porridge. Lucia took the bowl and lowered her head in embarrassment as she slowly ate the porridge.

l, the strange fizzing and tumbling sensation disappeared. After eating and w

Lucia the pills and water. The water had become cold. He added boiling water. Lucia gave him a grateful smile before quickly swallowing the pills.

er words failed her.

y.

nly imagine how much she must have hurt him.

ed and lowered her head.

aid, refusing the apology. “I don’t ever want you to confuse me with him again.”

ied to speak but fell silent.

ut I’m not like him. There is nothing of him in me. Nothing,” Lowell said, emphasizing the importance of each syllable.

cie was silent. She didn’t defend hers

? Do you have feelings for me?” Lowell

w,” Lucia answered

your joy… Everything,” Lowell said seriously.

his face with her fingertips. She touched his face, his nose and his chin, stopping only to place her fingers on his lips.

Lowell, would you like me just like that?” For no reason?” Lucia blurt

t even when a complicated emotion and no name flashed in his eyes. He remained silent as he pulled her into an embrace, holding her gently, like a delicate flower. “

Lowell said, breaking finally his silence.

ide and looked at him questioningly. Without warning, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed. His lips were warm against his and he tasted like tea.

er her lower lip, and this time she didn’t push him away. Her delicate mouth opened for him. Lowell moved closer to her, slipping his tongue into her mouth. Their tongues danced together in the heat of their passion, betraying the distracted expression Lucia had on her face.

it and his heart sank. Reluctantly, he l

you stay here?” It’s late now. I’ll

and tucked her in. Before leaving the room, he carefully adjusted the heater so she wouldn’t be too hot or too cold. Lucia was still confused when he left

econd faster, maybe she could

rget the past. Now she was making an already complicated situation even worse.

he embrace of night. Lucia tried hard to resist the effects of the pills, but in the end she gave in and fell asleep. Even then, the corners of his mouth were tilted into a frown.