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Chapter 22: Moving To Rose Hills
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"I want to start by saying I did not expect it to be this big," Lucas said. He leaned closer and stared into Lily's eyes. "Okay," Lily said. She sucked in a deep breath and braced herself. "Spill." She watched as Lucas gulped air down his throat. His adams apple bobbed. He purposely ran his fingers through his hair and disheveled it. He took off his coat and began to fold up his sleeves. Everything about him now made him look dangerously and ruggedly handsome. If this was Lucas' way of trying to stall things, it probably worked just a bit. However, Lily was determined to get some facts out. Lucas slumped in his seat and heaved a sigh. Then, he slowly began to explain, "What I am about to tell you is confidential. These are cases that are still pending in court or are still under investigation. Lily, I trust you enough not to say a word to others. What I tell you must stay only in this room." "And to set the record straight, I can't tell you everything. You have to understand t
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Lily's eyes rounded. She felt like she was transported to another place, perhaps a mountain resort, because the room's interior was very nature-like! It was precisely how she would have loved her room to be if she had bought her own house. The room Lucas assigned to her was massive. She thought it was even bigger than Lucas' room. She had a gigantic glass window with access to a small, enclosed garden. Her private space was painted in earthly colors, which was very much to Lily's liking. Lily took a big whiff of her room and could not help but smile at the scent of orange zest from the humidifier. She tried to hold it back, but her true feelings betrayed her. She muttered, "Dammit! Lucas really knows me. When did he have this room customized? We have only been married for three days!" There were indoor plants, rosewood furniture, a large portrait of her younger self on the wall, and a few mounted pictures of her and Lucas in the years before he left. Lily walked up to one picture
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"Congratulations, Mister Wright, you may go home tomorrow," Lucas said with a smile. Another two days passed, and finally, Kaleb Wright received his discharge order. Lily and Aiden stayed in the center during the day and went home to Lucas's villa at night. So far, each night has been spent with a gracious dinner, and Aiden has bonded with Lucas. "Glad I'm going home, but I'm not really going home yet," Kaleb said with a hint of sarcasm. A growl rumbled in Lily's throat, cautioning her father. Their set-up in Rose Hills was supposed to be kept private. Major Patton needed time to ensure the Wrights' security, so Kaleb and Scarlett were asked to stay longer in Rose Hills. Lucas cleared his throat and said, "Just a little reminder. Walking and stretching is fine, but no strenuous exercises yet, especially ones that excite the heart." Kaleb and Scarlett were baffled. Because of their reaction, Lucas clarified, "No exercises that involve cuffs, chains, and black feathers." "What?!
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"What do you think they are doing in there?" Scarlett asked. Lily pressed her ears against the door and heard howls of tears. There was nothing more strange than hearing two grown men crying. 'What in the world is happening?' "If Uncle Liam hurts Daddy, I will give him scrambled eggs!" Aiden declared. Lily, "..." Lily's father was standing behind all of them. He said, "Okay. That's it. I'm taking down that door." "Dad, calm down," Lily said. "It seems like they are having a heart-to-heart conversation." "Why don't you guys order dinner to keep your mind off these two?" Lily suggested. "I - I can buy food, Miss Wright," Ryan offered. After several hours, he was still there, waiting for his boss to come out. "No, it's fine, Ryan. We can call the restaurant, and they will bring up the food," Lily said. They all gave Liam and Lucas another half an hour. The food had arrived, but Aiden remained at the door, determined to see if his father was safe and unharmed. When they f
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