Lucian's POV
TWO WEEKS AFTER RHODA'S KIDNAP
The day I finally got discharged from the hospital, I felt like I was finally breathing fresh air after being locked away for too long.
I should've felt nervous, unsure about what awaited me at home, but the moment I looked beside me and saw Rhoda, I knew everything would be fine.
She looked beautiful, not in a flashy way but the kind of beauty that seemed effortless.
Her fair, flawless skin glowed under the sunlight pouring in through the hospital window, and her blonde hair cascaded down her shoulders like silk.
“You're stunning,” I whispered, and Rhoda's eyes flicked toward me, and though she smiled faintly, it didn't reach her eyes.
“So beautiful without trying too hard,” I said again and the smile on her lips broadened. “And I'm luck
