Chapter 248 You Lack Exercise (2/2)

When she learned from Vernon that she was not his biological daughter, she felt like the world was closing in on her.

If it weren't for Lucian, who accompanied, encouraged, and comforted her, she wouldn't know where she would be and how long she would face that problem.

She wanted to be there for him as he was once for her.

The door of the study was slightly ajar. Amelia knocked gently, and after getting consent from Lucian to come in, she pushed the door open and walked in.

After noticing that it was Amelia, Lucian closed the book that he was reading and stood up. Slowly he approached her, and when she was within arm's length, he pulled her into a hug. He held her tightly without saying anything. After a while, he asked, with a worried tone, ”Where did you go? I wasn't able to call you.”

Amelia tried to hold back her tears, but she was failing miserably. With a tear streaming down her left cheek, she answered, ”Sorry, my phone died. I forgot to charge it last night.”

”I understand. It's good that you are back.” Lucian released her and stroked her hair. He looked at her with eyes so tender and said, ”Let's go downstairs and have dinner.”

”I... just had some... ” she said sheepishly, trying to avoid rejecting Lucian.

”Eat more. Eat with me,” Lucian stressed again.

”You haven't eaten yet?” Amelia looked at him in concern.

Lucian shook his head and said, ”I can't eat all alone. Especially if you're gone.”

While it sounded a bit exaggerated, Lucian was telling the truth.

He firmly held Amelia by the shoulders. While he looked okay, his eyes were telling a different story: sadness was filling them, and it was yearning for someone to connect to.