At first, Andrea couldn’t fall asleep, she kept tossing and turning, her mind always on the two people next to her, afraid they would start fighting.
Gradually, drowsiness hit her, her mind started to blur, and before she knew it, she drifted off into dreamland.
When she woke up the next day, the room was already empty.
The morning light streamed through the gauze curtain into the living room. Andrea rubbed her sleepy head and went downstairs. At a glance, she saw Quinn sitting on the sofa, chatting and laughing with Scarlett.
The man didn’t know where the clothes came from, but he changed into a smart light grey suit.
“Andie woke up!”
Scarlett waved with a big smile on her face, holding onto Quinn’s arm.
“Quinn got up early in the morning, busy making nutritious porridge. and freshly baked cookies. And you? You slept in until late morning.”
Although it was a complaint, there was a hint of indulgence in the
tone.
Quinn nodded slightly, showing a perfectly humble smile.
“Auntie, you’re too kind. I just followed the recipe and made it simple.”
Andrea pursed her lips, before she could speak, Quinn pointed to the
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exquisite gift box on the table.
“This is the candy my assistant just brought back from out of town. Auntie, you should have a cup every day, it warms your stomach and beautifies your skin.”
The assistant had been here before, that’s why he changed his clothes.
Andrea suddenly realized.
“You see.”
Scarlett took the gift box and couldn’t stop smiling.
“He is so caring and considerate, unlike our Andie at home, who is always so irritable.”
She pretended to`glare at her daughter, “Aren’t you going to thank Quinn?”
Quinn got up, smoothly broke the deadlock, and naturally put his arm around Andrea’s shoulder.
“Andie was busy with the gallery every day, it was really tough.”
Andrea, with a groggy head, went along with Quinn’s “show of affection.”
Scarlett watched her daughter happily and sweetly, her smile growing more and more content.
Until they were ready to leave, she stood at the door holding Quinn’s hand, reluctant to say goodbye.
“You must come often, Auntie will cook delicious food for you!”
Quinn smiled and nodded, then glanced towards the staircase as he
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turned around.
In the shadows, Roderick’s figure was flickering, with a hint of a teasing smile on his lips, holding Andrea even tighter.
After the two of them left, the villa suddenly fell into a strange silence.
Scarlett knew something was off between the father and son upstairs, so she stayed in the garden taking care of the flowers.
In Lucian’s study.
Roderick entered with a grim face, stood at the door without saying a word.
“Take a seat.”
Lucian stared at the tablet without looking up, “There’s an acquisition case overseas, you fly over tomorrow to follow up.”
“I didn’t go.”
Roderick sank into the leather sofa, with an indifferent tone.
Lucian finally looked up, his gaze behind the lenses as cold as ice.
“Say that again?“.
“I said I’m not going.”
Roderick lifted his head and met Lucian’s sharp gaze without flinching.
“I had some things to take care of back home.”
Lucian frowned, suddenly stood up, and the wooden chair made a sharp sound as it scraped against the floor.
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His hand slammed heavily on the table, scolding angrily.
“Roderick, what were you trying to do?!”
“Weren’t you clear about it?”
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Roderick crossed his legs and smirked.
“Do I have to spell it out for you?”
Lucian felt a throbbing pain in his temples, and he reached out to hold the squeezing pain in his chest.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.