Chapter 128

Not everything would work out as lucky as it did today and if something did happen to her, it would

be'

too late.'®

to go, August did not have time to say goodbye to Greeves and took Lucia directly out of Hibiscus

Garden, Once Ted's story came out, it undoubtedly made Greevils lose face as well. They were too

busy to take'®

care of themselves at this point, and couldn't care for others.’

Back to the bachelor pad. Lucia returned to the bedroom with bruises to change her clothes. As

soon as'®

she went out, she saw August sitting on the couch, not intending to leave.’

August had come to her. She walked up and said softly, "It's late. 11 going to take a shower and get

some rest.” Beyond the words, it was time for him to leave.'®

Al that, as if he didn't understand the meaning of her words, August raised an eyebrow slightly and"

asked, "Are you hungry?" Lucia was stunned and quickly reacted. Was he planning to use cooking to

stay again?'®

She took a deep breath and said, "I'm not hungry.”

She had eaten a lot at the birthday party and was really not hungry."

When he heard that, an unnoticeable light flashed under August's eyes. He got up, casually

unbuttoned"

the sleeves of his shirt, and pulled it up.’

With that, he took a step in the direction of the bathroom, "Okay, then I'll help you take a shower."

Lucia's eyes instantly widened and she looked al August incredulously.”

Did she hear it wrong? He said he would help her take a bath!'®

"Wait!" ®

I can take a’

shower by myself. If you have nothing else to do, just leave! ®

If she hadn't retained her sanity, she would have thought that the two of them were still married!"

August calmly swept a glance at the wounds on her body and said lightly, "Your wounds can't touch

the water. How can you wash by yourself?" He took the initiative 10 help her, but why did she look

so reluctant? Lucia hurriedly changed her tone and said, "Then... I won't take a bath!" ® let alone

let'®

him baihe her now! August raised an eyebrow slightly. Seeming 10 see through what she was

thinking, he didn't say much, but suddenly, his eyes were drawn to the necklace around her neck.

When she returned from Hibiscus Garden, she had been wrapped in his suit and he hadn't even

noticed’ ® the necklace around her neck. But now after she changed into her pajamas, the necklace

was exposed’ ®

glittering, and very eye-catching’ ®

It was the one that Paul gave her last time!'®

August's eyes darkened, and before he could say anything, the phone in his pocket had already

rung.’

When he took it out and saw the woman's name flashing back and forth on the screen, he gripped

the’

phone tightly’

It was Jeanne who called.’ ®

The woman's voice came from the other end with a bit of aggravation, "August, didn't you say you'd

come’

August replied in a light tone, "I was delayed by something.” Jeanne continued to ask, "So... are you

still coming tonight? If I don't see you, I feel very uneasy.” August's eyes darkened. After a few

seconds of pause, he lightened his voice and said, "I can't get away"

for a short time. I'll see you tomorrow. Be obedient and rest well.”

At the word, Jeanne on the other end of the phone was not very happy, but she finally agreed,

"Okay, I'll'®

wait for you to come to see me tomorrow..."

When he hung up the phone, August turned around and saw Lucia standing at his back, staring at

him’

steadily’

The woman's intuition was always accurate and scary Lucia averted her gaze, with a little tightness

in’

her throat.’ ®

She heard what August said just now and naturally guessed what Jeanne had said.’ ®

Although she was surprised that August would stay for her without going to Jeanne, she

She forced a smile, pretending to be indifferent, "Actually, Im fine and I can take care of myself, You just ®

go. ©

Hearing the woman's cold tone, August frowned tightly. He took a haf step forward, stared at her, and!

asked, “You really want me to leave?” Now that she was injured and couldn't move really fine." Looking at her so stubborn, August pursed his thin lips and did

not say anything for a lang time. His eyes moved down and landed on the necklace around her neck, then his face tured somber. Noficing that the man in

ont of her was upset, quickly reacted. She hurriedly reached out and tucked the necklace into her pajama. August frowned, "You ike the necklace that much?”

she wore the necklace even if she knew he hated it uhapter 128 With casual words, Lucia put both hands behind her neck and tried to take the necklace off!

Suddenly, her wrists were held and the man's low voice rang in her ears, "Don't you like it? Why did you'

take t of?" Hearing the displeasure in the man's tone, Luca gathered the courage to turn her head and meet his eyes. A thin layer of anger surfaced under

August's eyes, and his lips were tightly pursed. Lucia gritted her teeth and spoke as if on purpose, ® ® August, are you jeasous? Or way do you dislike this

necklace so much?”

She was single, 50 why couldn't she receive gifts from other men? A flash of surprise passed August's ees. After a few seconds, he loosened his grip on Lucia's

hand and said coldly, "Do you think its possible?" ®

head high and said in a determined tone, “Then you leave me alone.” August's eyes fickered with some emotion. After a moment's pause, he said in a deep

voice, “Lucia have you forgotten? It was your father who instructed me to keep you under control and protect you.” When she heard that he was using her dad

to pressure her, Lucia’s heart was filled with anger. She gritted her teeth and said angrily, "What if I don't listen to him? August frowned slightly and didn't

expect Lucia to realy argue with him. He took a hal step forward and stared into her clear eyes, "You can disobey him, but now your dad is stil i the hospital. If

he knows you are ike this, can he stand it?" the hospital and he could be angry at all. If this got back to him, she wouldn't know how to explain to him

Biting her lip, Lucia look the necklace off, She then looked at August, and said word for word, "Now you can go? tonight.”