Chapter 76 In The Throes of Impassioned Fury (1/2)

”Please, take this with you.” Amelia handed the coffee to Lucian then returned to her desk. Her shoulders slumped as she seated her tired form on her chair.

Lucian looked at the cup in his hand, and then turned his confused gaze to her. ”Didn't you hear what Eric had just said? Come on, let's go to the next room and have breakfast.”

”He meant me too?” Amelia asked, her surprise evident in her voice. Did she hear him right?

When Lucian mentioned the two-people breakfast, she had thought that was for him and another person. She didn't expect that his invitation meant her.

To anyone else, the offer would have been tempting. Amelia hadn't had her breakfast yet, and last night, sleep had evaded her. The lack of sleep was evidently showing— she was listless and she had lost her appetite, as if her anxiety had taken up all the space inside her body.

”Let's go and have breakfast together.” Lucian reached out to her, coaxing her with his gentle voice.

Amelia was hesitant. She was not used to such gestures and gave him an awkward smile. ”I had already eaten at home.”

Lucian frowned in displeasure at her answer. ”I asked Lily. She told me that you left home today without having even a bite to eat.” His voice dropped lower as he continued, ”I hate when you lie.”

”I, uhm...” Amelia was unable to conjure up an excuse for her lie. She hung her head silently as she felt shame wash over her. No matter how hard she tried to conjure up an excuse, she couldn't seem to find words to dilute the blow. She had been dishonest, and she would only be more shameless if she tried to cover it up with another deceit.

Sighing, Lucian walked closer to her and led her by the arm to the office next door. A feast had been laden on the table, with all sorts of dishes lined up one after another. Amelia raised a hand to her empty stomach and sat down, settling with a bowl of millet porridge.

Lucian frowned at her choice for a meal. ”Is that all? You didn't have breakfast today. Aren't you feeling hungry by now?”