With every savory bite of the lamb served with homemade mint jelly, tiny roasted potatoes, and for dessert, homemade pudding topped with whipped cream that Emma wholeheartedly indulged in, Lucas felt a strange but warm stirring in his heart, enthralled by how her eyes lit up when she took a huge mouthful of the meal.The way her lips embraced the fork as she withdrew it, and her tongue darted out to catch any stray crumbs and sauce, sent a sudden surge of desire through him. He could feel the warmth spreading in his stomach, and the tightness growing in his pants made him shift uneasily in his chair. He wondered if Emma was aware of the innocent effect she had on him.Unaware of Lucas's inner turmoil, Emma continued to relish her meal. These were by far the most delicious meal she had ever tasted, and the fact that they were prepared by a man only piqued her interest. She had grown accustomed to taking care of all the household tasks, including cooking, laundry, and picking up after T

Anxiety surged through Lucas as he fought to control himself. "Not today," he told himself as he stepped back, closing the door behind him. Emma was left speechless, anticipating his next move, if he ever succumbed to his weaknesses. She let out a breath she didn't realize she had been holding. Disappointment washed over her, mingling with the heat pooling between her thighs and the ache in her chest. Her body longed for his touch, something she knew she shouldn't even consider. She yearned to feel his skin against hers, but at the same time, she was grateful he didn't push it. He didn't want her to feel like prey or to take advantage of her, especially since she was still in a fragile state.It was too soon to be entangled in another relationship, especially one that seemed destined to end like her last.At this moment, she craved closure and retribution against the only person she had ever loved and devoted her time to. Despite her efforts and dedication, she was treated as if she

As the chaos subsided, Ivanka's eyes fell upon the familiar figure holding Emma against his body, preventing her from further engaging in a fight. Her shock was evident as she recognized the person - "Lu... Lucas?" Her voice trembled, conveying the shock in her tone as she took a step back.Feeling a wave of shame and remorse, Ivanka averted her eyes from an angry Emma who was still fixing her hair and clothes, to Lucas, whose expression mirrored hers.Lucas snapped out of his daze, meeting Ivanka's gaze with a mix of indescribable emotions. The sadness of knowing that Ivanka may have provoked Emma to fight with her settled on him, causing him to look at Emma and then back at Ivanka with a blank, motionless expression."What... What are you doing here?" Ivanka stammered, swallowing hard as she looked up at Lucas, who now had a pitying and disgusted look on his face.Their eyes locked, silently exchanging memories and unspoken questions which didn't go unnoticed by Emma. Lucas's expres

As their meal progressed, Lucas pondered the manner in which he would deliver his spontaneous inquiry, his nerves on edge at the possibility of Emma's response. Yet, as he observed her relishing each flavorful bite, he knew there was no better moment to pose his burning question."Would you care to join me for a sightseeing excursion tomorrow?" Lucas inquired, turning to gauge Emma's reaction.Emma, who had been on the verge of taking a sip of her juice, halted and directed her attention towards him. "Tomorrow? But won't you be working?" she questioned, finally taking a long and satisfying sip.Lucas nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders, "As the CEO, I have the freedom to work at any time I choose. Besides, it's Saturday tomorrow. What better way to spend the weekend than by going out and exploring?" he posited confidently.Emma couldn't help but agree with his logic. It had been far too long since she had enjoyed a day out, with no time to spend with Trevor or even for herself. She ha

The moment Luca's mouth came crashing on hers, Emma felt a fiery sensation gripped every part of her body, making her knees go weak.She had never felt this before, not even with trevor, it felt as though a new world of sensation had been opened to her, she felt Luca's tongue gaining entrace into her mouth, kissing, licking, searching and dominating her.Emma closed her eyes, her arms curled around his neck as she returned his kisses with thesame passion, their tongues foughy for dominance leaving them breathless.As the kiss came to an end, Lucas lifted his head with a smirk that held an insatiable hunger in his eyes and below his waist. He casually pocketed his hand in the front of his jeans, adjusting himself to make room for his growing arousal. Looking around, he suggested, "Let's go further. There's a museum nearby. But first, let's grab something to eat. I'm famished."With all eyes on them, they continued their stroll until reaching a small restaurant. The perfect spot for a lo