Chapter 157: Chapter 157

157 The Last Dance

“Cool!”

Lukas sat on the rooftop with his legs hanging outside. He drank beer and looked down at the dense crowd at the flea market. Then he sighed, “I haven’t feasted on spicy beef and beer in this way for four years.”

Isabella licked an ice cream and smiled broadly. “With an ice cream, I also feel happy.”

Lukas turned to Isabella. “Only an ice cream can make you happy?”

“Of course.”

Isabella suddenly thought of Joseph’s words and asked, “Do you all think that I’m easily satisfied? It’s just because I haven’t eaten ice cream for years. I just cherish the memory, like you miss the time when you ate spicy beef and beer. That’s what makes us happy!”

Lukas’s eyes flickered. “They don’t even buy you an ice cream? If you had told me before, I could have bought it for you.”

Isabella paused for a moment and smiled. “After all, he isn’t my biological father. I can’t ask him for too much. I’m grateful that he provides me with raiment and daily bread and sends me to school.”

Although well acquainted with Isabella and Rosy, Lukas was probably oblivious of abuses Isabella had suffered in the Smith family. In order not to ruin his reputation, Carl never hit her on the parts easy to be seen. That was why Lukas didn’t know that.

.....

Of course, Isabella never told him about that.

She cherished every single minute with Lukas and didn’t want to spare time for those troublesome things which would also upset Lukas.

Hearing this, Lukas blinked. “If I remember correctly, your academic and professional performance is qualified. So your graduation will go smoothly this year.”

Isabella stared at Lukas and said, “Wow, thanks for being concerned about me, even knowing my grades.”

“Don’t mention it.”

Lukas smiled, took out a bag and handed it to Isabella. “Here is a graduation gift for you. Now I give it to you in advance.”

Isabella hesitated for a moment. “Lukas didn’t...”

“What’s wrong?”

“Didn’t you promise Rosy that you wouldn’t give gifts to other girls?”

Lukas laughed.

He rubbed Isabella’s hair, “You’re not. You are Isabella, my little girl.”

Since she was fated not to be Lukas’s girlfriend, it was not bad for her to be his little girl.

Isabella was relieved. She smiled and nodded with the bag in her hands. Then she opened it and was instantly surprised. “Wow, what a beautiful dress. Lukas, you have good taste...”

“I don’t know when this year’s graduation party is held. I’m going abroad for an event in a few days, and I’ll probably miss it.”

The night wind blew Isabella’s hair which covered Isabella’s face. Lukas stared at her beautiful profile, full of expectation. “So why not put it on and let me see if it fits you?”

Isabella immediately nodded and smiled. “Then I’ll go to the bathroom downstairs to put it on. Don’t jump down and make me a murderer.”

Lukas couldn’t help but laugh.

His eyes were full of affection. “Naughty.”

...

At the flea market downstairs.

The gloomy expression on Joseph’s face almost darkened the sky. “Don’t I look weird with flat hair and in a knit shirt?”

William smiled and said, “It’s much better than before. At least you won’t scare the children here.”

“Let’s stop here!”

Joseph said impatiently, “Call Isabella and ask her to see me. It’s just a waste of my time!”

“There is only one street left.”

William continued to smile, “Mr. Joseph, please hold on a little longer and then you can present Miss Isabella a surprise. The smile on her face will make all your efforts worthwhile.”

Joseph didn’t say anything.

He found William crafty. He seemed obedient with a smile on his face, but this was not the case. Nevertheless...

Nevertheless, he always got to the point, which made him unable to refute.

At the thought of Isabella’s sweet smile on her face, Joseph was convinced.

He had to say that William was a shrewd old man who could even deal with Charlie.

Joseph snorted and was ready to be patient enough to cover the last street...

...

On the rooftop.

Lukas gulped down the rest of the beer and happened to hear Isabella call him, “Lukas.”

Lukas turned around and saw Isabella standing behind him, with her fingers scratching her blushing face. “It seems a little tight. I might have gained weight since I ate too much recently.”

The skirt was a cheongsam style combining modern elements.

It was covered in white shiny pieces and pearls, looking modern and classic.

Moreover, Isabella had a narrow waist and long legs, with white skin. She looked gorgeous and curvaceous.

This dress was almost tailor-made for her.

Lukas fastened his gaze on this pure white figure. “Sure enough...”

“What?” Isabella asked.

“Sure enough, it suits you the most.”

Lukas came back to his senses and smiled gently. “This dress looks better on you than models. It’s not tight at all.”

“Lukas, I find you much more honey-lipped after working for several years...”

“I’ll be smug with your compliment,” Isabella said with a smile.

Lukas took out his phone, tapped at it, and then jumped from the rooftop to the ground. With one hand behind his back, the other drawing a circle in front of Isabella gracefully and exaggeratedly, he bowed and said, “Fair lady, may I have the honor of the dance tonight?”

Isabella was stunned. Then, she covered her mouth and smiled. She lifted her skirt and nodded slightly. Finally, she put her hands into Lukas’s.

The graceful dance music played on the phone, and they danced in the night wind.

“I remember that the last time I danced with you was four years ago at my graduation party. You surprised everyone present.” Lukas looked down at Isabella.

“It’s crafty of you to find a partner from the dance department that time.”

Isabella could not help but laugh. Tonight, Lukas also reminded her of a lot of sweet memories.

She saw it as a farewell ceremony to say goodbye to Lukas and her crush on him.

It wasn’t heart-wrenching. She just watched him walk towards his happiness happily and peacefully...

It was quite good.

“Even if you’re not from the dance department, I would still choose you as my partner,” Lukas said.

“Then what other merits do I have?”

“You’re so beautiful.” Lukas laughed. “You won’t mind that I’m a face-judger, will you?”

“Me too. I also think you’re very handsome.”

Lukas laughed again.

They danced elegantly, like butterflies shining in the night which were elegant and beautiful.

After a long time, the dance ended.

Isabella panted slightly and intended to take a step back with a smile to exit elegantly.

But when withdrawing her hands from his, she found that Lukas wouldn’t let go.