Chapter 40

Augustus came out of the study and looked for Lisa, but he didn’t see her anywhere. He then noticed the door of the balcony was opened. He walked in that way and saw Lisa standing there. He then stepped forward and hugged her from behind.

“Do you like it?” He asked while resting his head on her shoulder.

Lisa’s body stiffened. She didn’t say anything. His warmth was comforting on her body but it was also too uneasy for her at that moment.

After a while, Augustus said, “I am hungry.”

Lisa immediately said, “Ok then I’ll go and cook the dinner for you.” She broke his grip on her waist and hurriedly went to the kitchen with her face blushing red.

Augustus smiled at her shyness and then followed her to the kitchen.

Lisa felt his presence. She asked without turning her head, “What do you want to eat?”

“Anything is fine.” Augustus answered while leaning on t