Chapter 16
Meredith was shocked. It she remembered courtly, even though take won’t attending the Fall Festival Ball, he almuld still at least be with his family, who had purposely flown over to see him
Luke seemed to hne guessed what was on hej
He chuckled and gave her the gift to his hands.
My parents are indeed in Newland, but they’re here for ton. They post stopped by to see me and love dinner willine. They’ve already gone back to their villa after
Meredithnodded in understanding and hotirdly invited into her place
Luke comight sight of the half–finished pumpkin pie entitie table at once.
Meredith was betty stunned. Then, the nodded. She was just about to tell him that she wasn’t hungry when her stomach let out a dying whale sound.
She hatedly pressed het hands against her stomach and blushed hand
Lukej sighed in resignation
*hat would you have done if I hadn’t come by and you’d gottrugastiis?”
Luke often visited Meredith’s house, so he was quite familiar with the layout. He headed straight for the refiigerator and opened it.
He then looked back at her and asked, “Are you okay with spaghetti bolognese?”
Meredith nodded, leaning against the kitchen doorframe.
e some other side dishes such as mashed
In no time at all, a piping hot bowl of spaghetti bolognese was placed right before her on the table. Like had alan made s potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Just as Luke was about to start washing up the pots and pans, Meredith reached out to tug at his sleeve.
Can you eat with me
So, they chatted as they ate together.
Meredith never thought that someone would still be accompanying her during the fall festival. This was the first time she opened up about the loneliness and hardships she’d faced since a long time ago.
She even cried a little toward the end of her story.
“I’d prepared to contine being alone for the rest of my life after coming to Newland After all, I didn’t know anybody here. I really It never met you. I’m so glad that i met you‘
kw what I’d have done
Lake quietly listened as Meredith continued talking about the loneliness she felt in her heart. He then held her hand silently, and she didn’t push him away.
Toward the end of the night, she fell asleep leaning against his shoulder.
It was only then the Luke cantully picked her up and tucked her in bed,
Before taming off the lights, Luke gently wiped away the tears in the comers of her eyes. Just as he was about to turn to leave, Meredith suddenly grabbed hold of
He tumed amund and could hear her mumbling in her sleep.
“Don’t leave me.
Luke felt his heart melting for her. He held her hand tightly and said in the gentlest voice ever, “I’m right here, Merry. I’m not going anywhere.”
The sun shone through the half–transparent drapes on Meredith’s face. She instinctively wanted to raise her hand to shield bereyes from them, but she quickly realized that someone was tightly hugging her behind her.
She cured around to look and saw Luke sleeping soundly next to her.
Meredith had seen him in many different situations, but this was the first time she’d seen him fast asleep she couldn’t stop herself from reaching out to lightly
traced contours of his face
A second later, Luke opened his eyes and looked at her. He didn’t say a word as he reached out and tucked her messy hair behind herear
“od morning”
Meandith looked at him and soiled. “Good morning”
Although they didn’t go any further than that, they somehow felt even closer and more comfortable with each other.
They started becoming a little more intimate too. For example, Luke would now tell her about his plans for the next few days without being prompted.
Merith looked at Luke with confusion in her eyes. She fast couldn’t understand why.
According to her knowledge, the Heathrows word most of their properties and assets overseas. Only a handful of businesses were still operating in their home countryy
In addition to that, Luke’s parents had also decided to migrate to island, so whatever businesses they hired professionals for handling.
y still bad in their home country had all been entrusted to
Luke just sealed at her while placing a warm glass of milk before Meredith.
“well, the ready appointed CEO of Gretchen Holdings has tied the knot with the Sexton family’s heiress, who happens to be a relative from my mother’s side. And as part of the bride’s extended family, I’ll also be attending the wedding.”
Luke then drummed his fingers on the table and suddenly smirked, “I’ll also help you get your revenge in the meantime.”
Meredith’s hold on the glass tightened and loosened for a while. Ever since Joshua cheated on her, take was the first person to have ever offered to get revenge on
him on her behalt
“Actually ”
Actually, Meredith didn’t really care about Joshua anymore. He’d already gotten more than he deserved, anyway.
Lake held her hand nonetheless and said in a serious tone, “Merry, you’re someone I hold dear to my heart. And I don’t want to see you hurt again.” Especially since she’d been so deeply hurt the last time.
