If she could have traded herself for a vase or a fixture in the dining room, she would have. She did not expect Lucian's words to make her whole body immobilized. She couldn't even turn her head. Except for the feeling of her hand being held by Lucian, and when he pulled her slightly so that they could face each other.
"Why are you reacting like that?" Lucian asked as he pulled out one of the chairs. "Sit down."
Susan couldn't refuse as she thought of the quickest way to escape and hide herself. Did Lucian pretend to be asleep? And heard all of Susan's complaints? Oh my! If that's true, then the man is playing the role so smartly.
Sensing that she wasn't responding, Lucian smiled knowingly. Susan must have been surprised because she knew and clearly heard what the girl had said before
