Chapter 126 A Handsome Man

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Lucian. But I really don't need it." He was her ex-husband and she knew that if they became close to each other, society would judge them harshly. And if they did become close, what would happen to Shelly? Being the second wife, did that make her the third party?

Lucian's disappointment pushed him back to his cold persona that she had not seen for a long time. His gentle and handsome face had melted away to his familiar detached composure. He still looked handsome but anyone who knew him for a long time would see the subtle differences in his countenance. He was not aware that it took all of her strength of will to maintain a certain distance between them; resisting all of his charms that made her weak. It was even harder than the time when she had to write the divorce agreement; something that she had to do because she had no other choice left.

Lucian was a man who never believed in love nor marriage. He ignored women who admired him and treated them with indifference before he met Amelia. But after he fell in love with her, he started to change himself little by little. He didn't want his usual cold and withdrawn self to hurt her in any way.

The crisis that shook the Zhan Group left him feeling guilty with what happened to Amelia. It made him think that he was a failure as a husband. He couldn't even keep their marriage. When he found out that Amelia was pregnant, he felt that God gave him another chance to make up for his failures. He therefore promised himself that he would never allow Amelia and her baby to suffer because of his losses.

Lucian never wanted forcing Amelia to accept his decisions. He was determined to find another way to convince her to accept his offer.

The aged landlady had to be confined to the hospital as ordered by the doctor. Thus, Amelia still lived in the courtyard. She made sure to go to the hospital to deliver her meal on time every day.

It had been a week since they last saw each other so Amelia decided to call Courtney. Courtney told her that she was at the store during daytime and went back to the Lin family in the ev

shes," he replied back lightly.

Amelia didn't know if she should laugh or cry. She came out from the back of the counter and started to serve desserts for the group of girls. She was surprised with what they told her, "Thank you for letting us enjoy looking at the handsome man for free. We will definitely visit again tomorrow!"

The milk tea shop wasn't big and Lucian heard what the girls said. When they left, he complained to Amelia, "So I am nothing but an exhibit."

Although he felt depressed and a little tired, a sly smile crossed his lips. He looked straight at Amelia and made a peculiar face that seemed to boast in front of her. She thought to herself that his face was silently telling her, 'Yes, I am the most handsome man in the world. Stare at me and enjoy it!'

"What are you thinking now?" Lucian asked as he stared at Amelia. She remained motionless as if a spell paralyzed her entire body. Lucian slowly walked towards her and waved a hand in front of her eyes.

Amelia then seemed to spring back to consciousness and stared at him. She suddenly felt embarrassed.

"Nothing important. Thank you for all your help..." She knew that if Lucian didn't came and helped out, she would've been so exhausted. She also doubted that she would've been able to provide a very good service to the customers if she became exhausted early.

Lucian's face suddenly darkened with disappointment. He was not happy with the way that Amelia was too polite to him.

"I suggest that you close the shop early. You should not stay up late since you're a pregnant woman," Lucian suggested strongly but with an obvious tone of concern.

"There are still more than three hours before the scheduled closing hour of the shop," Amelia replied in a slightly stubborn and childish tone.

Lucian didn't say anything. He was slightly frustrated that he couldn't make her do anything. He took out his phone and made a phone call to Eric. A short time later, Eric arrived with a package with him when he entered the shop. "Mrs. Amelia, Mr. Lucian asked me to prepare food for you. Please eat them right away while they're still hot."