, she knew him well. He was loyal, passionate, and responsible. If they were to date, he would t

t.

ia wasn't sure

me together, I've realized I've unknowingly fallen for you. I know y

h this heartfelt proposal, with so

y y

d in, repeating,

y

to love, only to be burned. Now

ddenly walked up to them, his

hing against her cheek before landing near her ear. His low voice, teasing

ci

ust stepped on a landmine,

nately resting on her shoulder. His striking features exuded both confi

lared. He stood up so abruptly that his glas

wrist and pulled Cynthia into his chest, his voice still calm

voidable. The only way she could ever escape

t let Roy get i

s ever. She looked at Lucien quietly, "This is m

onto his sliver of hope, "You're lyi

and grabbed her face when she t

aking with every word, apo

y's neck. Before Roy could even react, a soft, red

e in the room stared, dumbfou

ee the newcomer, an

iful man from th

oice dripping with betrayal. "You promised to love me for a lifetime, but in the

ing his face in disbelief, "What ar

Hogan cried, playing the part of the heartbroken lover. "I know you wer

was almost livid with rage. He grabbed the man, "You cr

ia, "Cynthia, HE'S LYING!

dodged it and took a sorrowful ste

tically and stormed

drastically-surprise, disgust, an

n as a good man, was now bei

ith Cynthia, "He's crazy! You have to beli

She looked at Lucien, who was still sitting, casually watchi

ARE lu

is gaze on her, a hint of something

ends." Cynthia's tone was detached, but her word

in despair, guilt welled

drink and threw it at Lucien, "CO

y, but Lucien grabbed her wrist tigh

otecting another man. Perhaps it was because he had always hated

lved, can't we go eat now?" Sandy's soft voice

en released Cynthi

ef and immediately turned t

and sighed, "Lucien, it's been s

st stared intently at th

*

her hands shaking as she twisted the faucet

cold water onto her face, the sh

tion in the mirror, her face was familiar but felt so foreig

ve-those sweet moments and painful memories buried deep with

en so proud. From childhood to adulthood, it seemed like f

only flaw in his life-an imperfection that could never be erased. Thi

arp ring of a phone call suddenly pierced

ber made her pause. After a moment of hesitation, she took a deep

soft, innocent voice came