Lucy shook her head helplessly at Chelsea’s threat.She should just accept her fate. Moreover, she was the one who suggested going to that restaurant as it was nice to take photos there. Lucy did not expect she would have to be in the photos too.It was not that Lucy did not want to take photos; it was just that she had no confidence in being in photos because her previous family had put her down and humiliated her for many years.Even though her confidence had been boosted greatly, she still did not feel comfortable with taking photos.It was because being in front of the cameras would remind her of the past.When they arrived at the restaurant, it was peak hours, and many people were having their meals. Lucy and Chelsea had to take a number to wait for their turn.Lucy had planned to wait outside with Chelsea until their number was called, but when Chelsea showed them Hugh’s supplementary card, the restaurant’s server immediately invited them up to a suite upstairs.The suite
The waiter finished talking, pushed the door open, and left. Lucy and Chelsea were left alone in the room, unsure of what to do next."I told you, Chelsea. Hugh wouldn't just not show up. He probably missed his flight this morning, and that's why he's so late."When Chelsea heard that Hugh might still come, she felt a tiny flutter in her heart. Her words came out all jumbled and in stutters, "If he comes... If he's here... I won't forgive him."Lucy wondered if Chelsea was starting to go easy on him.They waited for what felt like forever, both of them starving. Finally, the waiter brought out all the dishes.It was true what they said about VIPs getting special treatment. Their food was served way before the other guests who arrived earlier.That restaurant lived up to its fame, and it was not just some place made popular by the internet. The dishes looked so good, they wanted to dive right in.Lucy was immediately drawn to the salmon and wasted no time digging in.The salmon
Chelsea did not want Lucy to leave her side. "Lucy, please stay with me."Lucy thought to herself, 'Chelsea is acting like she's my boss... She knows I'm like a third wheel here, yet she wants me to stay in this awkward spot. Isn't that just embarrassing for me?' "Don't make this hard for me," Lucy whispered to Chelsea. "Listen, talk things out with Hugh. I can tell you two still care about each other. Don't give up over something so small."Chelsea blinked and whispered back to Lucy. "But what if he's really having an affair with another woman out there?" Lucy made a decisive chopping gesture with her hand."If it's true, then I'm all for you breaking up with Hugh."If Hugh were really two-faced, acting one way in front of Chelsea and another when she was not around, Lucy would be the first to tell Chelsea to leave him.Lucy gave Chelsea's hand a reassuring pat. "Talk to him. I'll be back soon, so don't worry."Chelsea felt a surge of courage from Lucy's words, knowing she h
Hugh breathed in the scent he had missed all day long, the one he knew so well. He held her close, afraid she might slip away again.However, his hug was so tight that Chelsea started to cry."Hugh, what are you doing? Let me go!" she cried out."I won't, not for anything," Hugh said, his voice firm. "You can't just leave me like that. Did you sneak away because you're mad at me? If you're upset, you should talk to me. "I don't know what I did to make you leave without a word... I can't take this kind of punishment."Chelsea bit her lip, still unable to talk about what was bothering her.She looked at Hugh, wondering if his words were real or just a mask he wore. Was he really being honest with her?"Hugh... I think we need a break. Can I stay with Lucy for a bit? You should head home. I just can't see you right now.""No way. If I'm going home, you're coming with me."The Eurovia trip ended so suddenly. Since Chelsea wanted some peace and quiet to think things over, he would
Lucy was on her way to talk to the waiter when they showed up with the extra dishes in hand. She was just about to go in when Lucy stopped him."Leave it here for now. I'll take it in myself in a bit," Lucy whispered.The waiter set the food down at the pickup spot, gave Lucy a nod, and walked away.Chelsea and Hugh's voices were cutting in and out of the room. Lucy had not meant to listen in, but as she was about to walk away, she overheard Chelsea saying words like 'jerk' and 'let go.' Lucy could not help but worry about what was happening inside.She had expected them to be all lovey-dovey, but Lucy realized she had oversimplified things.Was what Chelsea said about Hugh true? If it were, Lucy would feel like she had been so blind before. She would not be able to believe she had trusted someone like Hugh with her best friend's happiness. It just did not seem right to Lucy.Inside the room, the truth unfolded…"Lost for words now?" Chelsea's voice was scratchy, probably from c
"I'm so relieved you're staying... Chelsea, I get it. You don't believe just my word. How about this? Today, we'll go back and face that driver together. I won't admit to things I didn't do, and you have to trust me."Hugh felt like he was about to break down. No matter how much he tried, Chelsea always seemed half-convinced. He was usually so good with words, beating anyone in an argument. With Chelsea, however, he just could not find the right thing to say.Maybe it was true what they said, 'Every Jack has his Jill'? He was totally at Chelsea's mercy."Hugh, I'm giving you this chance, but you have to promise me… If anything like this ever happens again, I won't be able to forgive you!""Chelsea, if you'll just believe me, I promise nothing like this will ever happen again!"Hugh's eyes, red and watery, could not hold back the tears any longer. A teardrop slipped down his cheek.Chelsea had never seen Hugh so upset and was caught off guard. "You... Hugh, I haven't even started
Lucy had planned to burst in, ready to save Chelsea from big trouble.She had listened at the door and heard crying, so she thought Chelsea was upset by Hugh again. However, what she saw inside took her by surprise.Hugh was holding Chelsea close, his arms around her waist. He was not letting go. What shocked Lucy the most were Hugh's red eyes. It was clear he had been crying a lot...Could it be that the crying she heard was not Chelsea's but Hugh's? When Chelsea noticed Lucy, she was about to say hello but then realized she and Hugh were still hugging.Chelsea felt a little awkward for a moment, but her face showed a happy smile. "Lucy, you made it! Is all the food out yet?"Lucy was totally confused. Why was everything so different from what she had expected?It was supposed to be... either Hugh got caught cheating, with the lipstick mark on his shirt collar left by another woman to upset Chelsea, or the whole thing with Hugh was just a big misunderstanding and Chelsea had mad
However, the middle-aged man knew exactly what Hugh was asking."Mr. Lincoln, the lady is already here, just outside the restaurant. I asked her to wait there like you told me to," he said."Let her in," Hugh commanded with a hint of anger in his voice. Chelsea had a feeling she knew what was coming next.The man stepped out, and a few minutes later, he came back with a woman.Lucy recognized her right away. She was the new actress who had become super popular recently! She played a sweet character in a movie earlier this year and became a big hit overnight.Chelsea got it in a flash. This woman was the one behind the misunderstanding between her and Hugh.That new star, who had shot to fame at the start of the year, was always trying to make friends with rich bosses and agents at parties, hoping to land bigger roles. Recently, she had her eyes on Hugh.However, she never guessed that Hugh's heart was as unyielding as steel, and he did not seem to care about her at all. Even whe