November 28, 2023. Chapter 2-2. Thank you for waiting. Guys, I need to take my daughter for a check-up tomorrow. So, instead of Sunday, I'm going to take my off tomorrow. Please bear with me. The next update will be on November 30.
Because Lucas had many things to do at the company, they all first drove to the Thompson Group of Companies to drop him off. Lily, Aiden, and Lucas were all in the car's backseat. The two bodyguards were in the front seat, waiting for Lucas to leave the vehicle. Upon their arrival, Aiden's eyes grew wide. If he could peek his head through the car's window, he would. Aiden remarked, "That's a really tall building. It reminds me of my uncle's office." Lily understood her son was referring to their family's main business. The Wright family had a mother company, The Wright Diamond Corporation. However, the hotel side of the business grew too big to handle, and management was divided. Now, Lily's older brother, Liam, was running the hotel while her cousin ran the umbrella corporation. The Thompsons used to own shares of their company, and Lily's family used to have shares with the Thompson Group of Companies, but that changed when Lucas disappeared. "Do you like it, Aiden?" Lucas ask
"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?!
Doctor Wilma Brown was an ambitious woman. She aspired to be the best back in medical school. She was granted the opportunity to train with the famous Doctor Shantelle Scott-Thompson, Lucas's mother. Before her retirement, Doctor Shantelle Scott-Thompson used to be a famous thoracic surgeon across the country. Every cardio and thoracic surgeon wanted to learn from her. Wilma Brown was three years younger than Lucas, and while in medical school, she had always heard that Lucas was an excellent student. Doctors and professors often talked about him and used him as an example to set the bar higher. "We had one student a few years back who dissected a human body in less than an hour. His name is Lucas Thompson. Beat his time record, and you can get an A." "We still haven't found anyone as capable as Lucas Thompson." "Lucas Thompson could point out thoracic organs with his eyes closed." "Lucas Thompson is probably the best medical scholar Rose Hills has ever had." Even when Doctor
"I was voodooed," Lily explained. "What?" Liam retorted. The expression on his face was incomprehensible. He exclaimed, "What do you mean by voodooed?" "Voodooed, you know! I think I was bewitched! Lucas probably practiced witchcraft over the years he went missing. He chanted some words, and I was compelled to sign the marriage contract!" Lily made up a story to defend her actions. "What chanted? What kind of spell did he say to make you marry him?" Liam asked in disbelief. "Um." Lily bit her lip. She said, "It went along the lines of many years ago, I promised a young girl I would be her special person and buy her a blue diamond ring. Then, he said he never stopped loving me. Ha. Ha." "See?" Lily revealed, "Get me now? I was voodooed!" "I suddenly felt an energy lifting my hand, and I signed the marriage contract," Lily described. "I was not myself when it happened." Liam narrowed his eyes at Lily. He was emitting steam as he sarcastically responded, "I did not know that a l
### LUCAS' FLASHBACK ### "Lucas, I have something to tell you," Evan, Lucas' father, said. Lucas had just arrived from medical school and was greeted with his father's worried expression. In their mansion's study, Evan presented the facts to Lucas. He said, "Lily is in a serious situation. I have used all my resources to find out everything I can about the Alpha Vipers. This isn't much, but I had people investigate the families of its recruits and get this: once soldiers accept Alpha Vipers' 'quantum' level -" Evan paused and revealed, "They rarely get out alive. Only about thirty percent of them finished their contract. The rest committed suicide or became law-breakers and were put to jail." "What?" Lucas said in shock. His body trembled at his father's report. "Alpha Vipers have two level entries; the first is 'protect.' That was where Lily had been for a year, and she had excelled. That was why she was offered the 'quantum' level," Evan described. "The 'quantum' level had a f
"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
"This is where you will sleep," Lily pointed to the left side of her bed. She had already placed a pillow in the middle where she had drawn the line. Then, referring to the left-right side, she said, "And this is my side of the bed." Lily stared into Lucas' eyes and swore they tightened after her suggestion. She asked, "Any objections?" Lifting his chin, Lucas said, "I supposed it's better than nothing." "That's a good way to look at it," Lily said. She looked at the bed and suggested, "Now, go ahead, climb up the bed and sleep." "You go first," Lucas proposed. "No, you go first," Lily urged. Thankfully, Lucas gave up and did as she indicated. He lay down on his side and pulled the blanket over his stomach. Then he tapped her side of the bed and said, "Your turn, sweetheart." "I'm warning you. Don't try anything you will regret," Lily said. She placed her hands on her waist and glared at Lucas. A light chuckle left Lucas' lips. He said, "Thank you for entertaining me, my wif
After that embarrassing experience of exposing herself to Lucas, Lily went to the dining area to join Aiden. Breakfast was already served. Lily thanked the heavens that Lucas showered first before joining them. It allowed her to settle down the shame that was eating her up. When Lucas arrived, Aiden greeted with a bright smile, "Daddy! Good morning!" "Morning, Aiden. How was your sleep?" Lucas asked. "I slept really well." Aiden smiled brightly as he asked, "What about you, Daddy?" Lucas smiled and answered, "Sleep was better today." The three finally had breakfast, and in the middle of their meal, Lucas discussed Aiden's school arrangement, "Aiden will be moved to a school nearby. It's a very exclusive school, and he will always have a bodyguard with him." Lily frowned. She asked, "Who is the bodyguard?" "One of my men," Lucas said. Lily contemplated before she suggested, "Can I bring in someone? I'm sure your men are all great, but I want someone I can trust regarding my