chapter207

"Probably another three or four hours."

"I'll come visit once Grandpa Wayne is feeling a bit better."

"Alright, Connor. You and Lydia should go see your grandpa now. Hopefully it's nothing serious."

"Okay."

Connor and Lydia stood up, ready to head to the Jeffersons'. Right then, Lucinda walked in, carrying herself with perfect poise after fixing her makeup.

The second she spotted Connor, still looking as cool and untouchable as ever, her whole face lit up. "Connor, you're here!"

Her tone, her excitement, the way she looked at him... it was obvious she was seeing her dream guy.

Lydia couldn't help but notice Lucinda's fresh makeup. Her lips were bright red and impossible to ignore.

Connor frowned. With Cameron and Kylie watching, all he could do was give Lucinda a quick, polite nod. Then he took Lydia's hand and led her out.

He didn't spare Lucinda a single glance.

Lucinda just stood there, frozen, watching Connor walk past with Lydia. His hand was wrapped around Lydia's, and Lucinda felt like the world had stopped spinning.

Her chest hurt so much she could barely breathe.

Why?

Why was Connor treating her like this?

She was supposed to be the one engaged to him. Lydia came back and took everything that was meant to be hers.

Cameron and Kylie were so surprised to see Connor and Lydia holding hands that they missed Lucinda's reaction completely.

Once Connor and Lydia were out of sight, Kylie turned to Cameron, smiling in relief. "Looks like those two are getting along. I was worried they'd both be too reserved, and wouldn't have much to talk about."

Cameron laughed. That's where you're wrong. People with similar personalities get each other best. Lydia just seems cold on the outside. She's actually so kind and amazing. Who wouldn't like her?"

"Exactly. Everyone loves her!"

They chatted and joked about Lydia, not noticing that Lucinda's expression was turning darker by the second and her hands were clenched tight at her sides.

When the elevator doors opened, Connor was still holding Lydia's hand She tried to pull free, but n? just kept walking, acting like be didn't even notice. fo

I need to make a call, Lydia finally said, stopping in her tracks.

This guy was getting way too bold, holding her hand right in front of her parents.

Only then did Connor let go of her hand, smiling at her. "Go ahead."

Lydia shot him an exasperated look, then pulled out her phone and called Jack. She asked where he was, and he told her he was at the hospital's mairientrance she glanced at Connor, who was still staring at her. "Where's your car?"

Busted, Connor just answered confidently. "Main entrance parking lot."

Lydia nodded, then told Jack, "We'll be right there.

Connor asked, "Anything else?"

"My parents had some gifts prepared for Grandpa Samuel."

Connor hadn't expected Cameron and Kylie to be so thoughtful. You don't need to.

You're just going to check on Grandpa, not visiting as a guest."

"It's the right thing to do. Let's go."

Lydia was thinking about how Mr. Jefferson had brought his grandsons and car full of gifts to visit her grandfather in the hospital. She couldn't just show up empty-handed at their house.

But to Connor, her words sounded a little different.

"Yeah, Grandpa will be thrilled to see his future granddaughter-in-law bringing gifts.

Jack really had a car loaded with presents, just like Kylie asked. Connor felt a little awkward.

He only wanted Lydia to get to know the family and see where he lived. He hadn't expected her parents to go all out.