Chapter 321 Feeling feverish

Viola desperately wanted to escape the claustrophobic tension, but deep down, part of her wished the space was even smaller, just so she could be closer to Shawn. What she truly wanted was to feel the heat of his skin against hers, to erase every inch between them.After what felt like an eternity, they finally pulled up at the hospital.Shawn was the first to step out, almost like he couldn't get away fast enough.Viola’s heart dipped just a little. Maybe he really didn't feel anything for her after all.Just as that deflating thought settled in her chest, her car door swung open. She looked up to see him standing there, his eyes unusually soft as they met hers.“Lost in thought?" he asked gently, his voice smooth and warm enough to make her chest flutter. "Come on. Let's go."Viola’s heart gave a nervous thump, and she quickly dropped her gaze. As she stepped out of the car, her nerves got the better of her, and she stumbled forward, completely off-balance.The shock of it drained th

Chapter 322 That mystery

Amelia blinked at him, stunned. His expression was softer than usual, and his voice unusually tender. Was this really the Lucas she knew?He noticed her dazed look and frowned. "If you're not feeling well, just say so. Don't keep it in."Amelia quickly snapped out of it and gave a weak smile. "No, I'm fine. Just lost in thought."Lucas gave a small nod. "Good. Are you hungry? What do you want to eat? I can go grab something or cook if you'd rather."His calm, caring demeanor caught her off guard. She paused, then replied, "No need for all that. Just some cereal is fine."“What kind?"She blinked again. "Uh… just plain. With milk. I don't really have much of an appetite."Right now, she didn't feel like eating anything else, just some cereal.“Got it. Go freshen up, I'll be back with it soon," he said, getting up.“Thanks," she said automatically.He froze for a second, his expression dimming just a little. "No need to thank me. If you hadn't reacted so fast, Viola would've been serious

Chapter 323 Hot wave

Sophia’s smile stiffened as she stood there, completely ignored. Her hands curled into tight fists. Who the hell was he thinking about so deeply? Could it be that wretched Amelia?Just the thought sent a hot wave of anger surging through her chest. That woman again.Her jaw clenched, but she quickly plastered on a bright smile and strutted over.“Damian," she cooed, snuggling into his arms.Damian felt her presence and instinctively wanted to push her away.But then something in her voice stopped him. "Damian, what are you thinking about?"He blinked, finally snapping out of it. He resisted the urge to push her off and forced a smile. "Nothing. Just zoned out. What brings you here?"“I missed you." Sophia pouted sweetly.“When can I move in with you?" There was a trace of grievance in her voice.“We're already engaged…"Despite their engagement, she still couldn't move into the Wright estate. She could only visit now and then, never staying long. Until she officially moved in, until sh

Chapter 324 The fantasy

Sophia, oblivious to the fantasy playing out in his head, surrendered herself completely to the moment.**********Meanwhile, in Meloria, Xavier already knew Amelia was flying in, so he arrived at the airport early, way too early.He stood by the arrival gates, neck craned as he scanned the incoming crowd, but still, no sign of a familiar face.“Mr. Miller, why don't you take a seat? Your grandson's flight hasn't landed yet," the butler suggested kindly.Xavier clicked his tongue in irritation. "Why didn't he put Amelia on an earlier flight? Now I've been stuck here waiting forever," he grumbled.The butler felt the need to defend Robin. "Well, I guess your grandson isn't to blame since he already sent the flight details to you. Still, you arrived an hour early…Of course, you've been waiting."Xavier gave a cold snort. "Couldn't he have taken a flight two hours earlier?" The butler, at a loss, wisely kept quiet. There was no way Desmond had the pull to make Xavier show up this early at

Chapter 325 Low trick

"How dare you hit me?" Lorraine shrieked, her voice breaking in outrage.“I hit you because you snuck in here with ill intentions," Amelia replied coolly, a sharp little smile tugging at her lips. Trying to mess with her using such a low trick?Lorraine had seriously underestimated her. She'd been wide awake the moment she heard the doorknob turn.“What proof do you even have that I entertained ill intentions? I just came in to check if you were asleep, and you slapped me without a good reason! I'm telling Celine about this!" Lorraine shot back, dragging Celine's name into it like a shield.Amelia let out a cold smirk. Her eyes darkened as she twisted Lorraine's wrist hard.“Ah!" Lorraine shrieked in pain as Amelia pinned her arm behind her back. "It hurts! Let go of me!"But Amelia didn't let up. Her grip only tightened, and the sharp pain shot through Lorraine's arm, as if it might rip straight out of the socket.“You're crazy! I said let go! If Celine finds out you're bullying me, y

Chapter 326 Cold and even

"No objections," the three replied in perfect unison. They had no issues with the rules.Soon enough, a fresh deck of cards was brought in, and the first round began.Desmond started with a self-assured smile, but it slowly morphed into nervous sweat. Especially when Amelia placed her last card down, he just sat there, stunned. How on earth did she end up with such perfect cards?“I win. You three go on and see who loses," Amelia said, a subtle smirk tugging at her lips.Xavier, who had been watching the group from not far away, let out a faint smile, his gaze settling on Amelia with growing admiration. If she were to marry Desmond, the Miller family would undoubtedly soar to new heights. She'd run Miller's Casino like she was born to do it.Lorraine simmered with frustration, but she had no choice but to keep playing. She looked at her cards, baffled, with no idea how to move forward.Her luck couldn't have been worse. The cards she was dealt were downright awful.“You lost," Jessica