r18novel Chapter 1095 - 568: Side Story: A Kind of Care That Remains Hidden in the Heart 5_2
Chapter 1095 - 568: Side Story: A Kind of Care That Remains Hidden in the Heart 5_2
Claud Laurence admitted that he bought the engagement rings because Alice Robinson liked them, and took this opportunity to announce that he and Alice would get engaged.At that moment, Alice’s mind went blank, only knowing that all eyes in the room were on her as Claud Laurence personally slid the ring onto her right hand, on the ring finger that represents engagement...
Everyone witnessed her happiness, surrounded by voices of blessing...
Claud Laurence kissed her on the lips, and as she closed her eyes, the image that flashed in her mind was of another handsome face.
Tonight, Alice’s heart was especially chaotic.
Getting engaged to Claud Laurence was something she had already mentally prepared for, yet when Claud Laurence truly announced the news, she panicked at that moment.
It turned out that she was not mentally prepared, she couldn’t immediately accept the identity of being Claud Laurence’s fiancée...
To prevent Claud Laurence from noticing her distraction, she found an excuse to go to the restroom.
When she was alone in the restroom, Alice leaned weakly against the door panel.
She knew that being with Claud Laurence while still thinking of that person was unfair to Claud, yet she was genuinely and wholeheartedly in a relationship with Claud, but she still couldn’t forget that person...
She had tried so hard, yet she still couldn’t forget...
At this moment, Alice was trying hard to recall those painful memories...
His indifference, when recalled, was like a knife cutting at her heart.
She shook her head forcefully, finally eliminating his figure from her mind...
Taking a deep breath, she calmed down, then walked to the sink to wash her face.
Just as Alice was about to leave the restroom, her phone suddenly rang.
Taking the phone out from her bag, she saw it was a call from the private investigator, and pressed the answer button, "Hello..."
"Miss Robinson."
"Yes."
"I’m sorry, I couldn’t find what you wanted... The staff at the club were professionally trained and wouldn’t easily divulge clients’ privacy. However, although I couldn’t find out the content of Doctor Robinson and Eric Grant’s conversation, I did see Eric Grant and his companions leaving the club looking pale, as if they were frightened by something..."
"You say Eric Grant and the others looked pale when they left?"
"Yes... Miss Robinson, I think the conversation between Doctor Robinson and Eric Grant wasn’t pleasant..."
After finishing the conversation with the private investigator, Alice numbly put down her phone.
If he really was the one instigating Eric Grant, how could their meeting end unpleasantly?
Could it be that she really misunderstood him?
But if he had nothing to do with Eric Grant and the others’ resignation, then why would he meet them?
Could it be...
Alice suddenly lifted her head, realizing something.
Early this morning, Eric Grant and the others called to say they decided to return to the Robinsons and continue serving them... Could their sudden decision be related to Chester Robinson meeting them yesterday? And if they dismissed the idea of leaving the Robinsons after meeting Chester, then yesterday Chester meeting Eric Grant and the others was entirely to "persuade" them...
Impossible!
Alice shook her head vigorously, unable to believe it.
Is he helping her?
Is he really helping her?
It’s impossible... How could he help her when he dislikes her so much...
When Alice, absent-minded, came out of the restroom, Claud Laurence was already waiting outside.
Stepping forward to embrace her, Claud Laurence gently said, "Dance with me, how about it?"
Alice’s mind was in a mess; right now, she couldn’t think straight. Apologetically, she said to Claud Laurence, "Sorry, Claud, I’m not used to the feeling of being in the spotlight... I want to go back first."
Claud Laurence gently held Alice’s shoulders, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Alice shook her head, "I’m just not used to everyone’s gaze."
Claud Laurence gently pulled Alice into his arms, "Sorry... I shouldn’t have announced it without your consent."
Alice rested on Claud Laurence’s shoulder, "It’s not your fault... We’ve already discussed the engagement."
Claud Laurence kissed Alice’s hair, which had a faint fragrance of shampoo, "I’m just so happy tonight..."
Alice closed her eyes, slowly reaching out to hug him back.
After a while, Claud Laurence released Alice, kissed her forehead, "Let’s go, I’ll take you home."
Alice nodded, arm-in-arm with Claud Laurence, they walked out of the banquet hall.
In the car, Claud Laurence held Alice’s hand and asked, "Why are your hands so cold?"
"They’ve always been like this... warm in winter, icy in summer."
Claud Laurence took off his jacket and draped it over Alice’s shoulders, "I wish your hands could always be warm."
"Thank you."
Claud Laurence held Alice’s hand tightly, gently rubbing it, trying to transfer his warmth to her.
The entire ride, they didn’t say much more.
The car finally stopped in front of the Robinsons’ villa, the driver promptly jumped out to open the door to the back seat.
Alice lifted her gown, ready to get out of the car, but just as she was about to step out, Claud Laurence suddenly grabbed her hand.
Alice paused, turned back, and smiled, "What’s wrong?"
With one arm, Claud Laurence pulled Alice into his embrace.
Alice was startled, already in his arms.
At this moment, she faced him, their breaths mingling closely.
He gazed deeply into her eyes, the breath over her lips, slightly scorching...
Alice’s body stiffened a bit, because in his eyes, she saw the blazing flame of a man’s desire.
"Claud..." she muttered, unused to such a gaze from him.
He lowered his head, kissing her lush red lips, a hoarse voice escaping, "Don’t go home tonight, okay?"
Alice sharply raised her eyes, opening them wide.
Claud Laurence’s arm was around Alice’s waist, his head gradually lowered...
She felt his breath move from top to bottom, gradually reaching her neck.