Episode 3

Lucian would carry her guilt, and that could only mean the same thing.

Emily—And you have nothing to do with your father; he was kind and had a good heart.

Lucian—Look at how he ended up.

He felt no remorse for his father's death, only a terrible hatred. Being like this might seem immature to her, but she never understood more than this about their life story. Still, she was not to blame for anything, watching him deliberately maintain his posture while never taking his eyes off her.

Emily—Why accept me if you didn't want me here?

Lucian—At the request of your lawyer, or would you rather live on the street since you can’t touch one cent of your inheritance?

Emily—So you have a good heart for accepting me.

Lucian—Don’t be mistaken; I hate you, and believe me, living here won’t be your paradise. You will share in this hatred and understand what I've suffered.

Emily—I don’t want anything of yours—certainly not your disdain.

Lucian—Good, then it’s mutual.

He walks past her, showing indifference.

Emily was sure he was a scoundrel. She didn’t want to be rude to the maid who seemed to have prepared dessert, so she returned to her seat and ate—it was truly delicious.

Emily—It’s magnificent! Did you make this?

Maid—Yes, ma’am. I’m pleased to know you enjoyed it; I will be responsible for you here in this house.

Emily didn’t need a babysitter, but it seemed that was his order. She didn’t wish to speak to the maid and left everything in her hands.

Emily—I’m grateful.

She finishes eating and heads upstairs. A disturbing silence reigned in the house; there really were no other employees. She had to bear this until she could get her hands on the inheritance, but would she be able to endure it? The pain of losing the only person in her life was so unbearable it felt like it was destroying her heart.

The night was restless; she tossed from side to side. Everything was new; that was not a bed she was accustomed to sleeping in. She got up to arrange the rest of her things. She would never get used to it; her home was at the farm, not there.

It was already past midnight when she decided to go downstairs for water. Upon reaching the kitchen, she encountered a woman; she was only in her bra and panties, a beautiful body. Emily stood frozen, watching as the woman drank water, and the woman seemed just as surprised to see her.

Woman—Didn’t know he had a sister.

Lucian—And I don’t. She’s just a visitor who will be staying for a while.

Emily saw him pass by her and enter the kitchen, just a towel around his waist. A nearly naked woman, and he was the same, so she could guess what was going on. It embarrassed her; Emily had never done anything like that in her life. She didn’t know that side of him, even though she had been curious and discussed it many times with her friends. Seeing that body on display for the first time was shocking; he took the woman and kissed her.

Lucian—Wait for me in the bedroom.

The woman went upstairs eagerly. Emily averted her gaze and headed toward the refrigerator, grabbing a cup of water, but he remained still in front of her, the weight of his stare heavy.

Lucian—What are you doing awake at this hour?

Emily—I can’t sleep.

She could see he was sweaty, indicating he had been exerting himself and had not yet slept. There was nothing to say; the house was his, but it didn’t feel right, as if he were her boyfriend or something similar with that woman.

Lucian—Don’t wander around so much; there are things you don’t need to see. Feel free just in your room; don’t confuse freedom too much.

Emily—Don’t worry; I’m not going to settle into your house, and I don’t wish to see anything.

He approached her and placed a finger on her forehead.

Lucian—Great, so it's not empty in there.

Emily—I’m not stupid, nor am I a child.

Lucian—Of course not; a child doesn’t have this body.

He merely brushed past her, but what kind of comment was that? There was only disdain, and that scene was one Emily did not wish to see again. She went upstairs to her room and threw herself onto the bed, wanting to sleep. She tried so hard that she finally managed to do so.

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