Chapter 539


    “I’m here to look for my mom!” I replied, my gaze shifting unintentionally. I had known Lucas for quite


    some time, and I had always seen him as a cheerful gentleman. Therefore, I did not expect him to have


    such an aggressive side. However, I was even more shocked to know that Mark was the person who


    made him who he was today.


    It was natural for feuds to happen frequently in wealthy families. Perhaps Christopher’s family was the


    only one that was harmonious.


    “H-How long have you been standing here?” Lucas lowered his voice.


    “You came out when I just arrived. What’s the matter?” I shed an innocent smile. However, my palms


    were sweating at that moment. I wonder what kind of person my mom’s current husband is. Is Mom


    going to feel happy together with him?


    Lucas used to help me before, so I could not help but jump to my own conclusions straightaway.


    Subconsciously, I began to despise Mark.


    “Nothing. It seems like Aunt Isabelle is not home right now. How about you try giving her a call?” A


    bright, heartwarming smile appeared on Lucas’ face.


    “Ahem!” Suddenly, a coughing sound came from the yard. Lucas’ father walked out of the house by


    supporting himself against the wall. He shot me a nce, and I immediately sensed the despicable


    glint in his old eyes. I was terrified by his sharp gaze. It was as if he had caught me lying. He must’ve


    known that I have been standing here since a long time ago.


    “You’re right. I came here too suddenly that I didn’t expect my mom to not be home. Haha! Let me give


    her a call.” I found an excuse to get away from the backyard. Then, I ran all the way to the front


    courtyard nervously. My heart raced as if it was going to leap out of my throat.


    I had only seen Lucas’ father once during Lyle and Crystal’s wedding. Moreover, I only got to see his


    side profile that day. But then, I did not expect him to look that scary. His gaze was dark and vicious.


    Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of me when I was panting heavily. “Why are you running so fast?


    Are you being chased by some bad guys?”


    “Ahh!” I jumped in shock upon seeing a face in front of me. I panicked and stumbled a few steps


    backward. There was a big patch of soft grass underneath my feet. I lost my bnce and fell to the


    ground.


    “Eve, what are you doing? Why do you look so flustered?” Isabelle frowned as she walked over to help


    me up.


    My heart was still beating fast. I shook my head vigorously as I stared at Mark and Isabelle, who


    appeared in front of me out of the blue.


    Mark looked at me affectionately. He looked exactly like a loving elderly. I could not believe that he was


    the person Lucas had said just now.


    “I was looking at the flowers in the backyard when a caterpir dropped on my arm. I got terrified. Mom,


    you know me. I’m scared of those types of insects.” I took a deep breath and calmed myself down after


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    “Well, since you’re here,e join us for dinner. Belle misses you a lot. We even talked about you this


    morning.” Mark chuckled softly, his arms wrapping around Isabelle’s waist. It seemed like he was


    seeing me as his favorite kid.


    “Great idea! I’ll inform the kitchen about it.” Isabelle shed a smile.


    In fact, I did not eat muchter on that night as I could not rx at the dining table. The dining room


    was spacious, but there were only three of us. Lucas and his father did not appear during dinner


    time. That’s weird. A family should have dinner together.


    Moreover, the servants’ behavior was even weirder. They did everything cautiously, trembling in fear.


    There was also one of them who nearly broke into tears after breaking a bowl. She rushed forward to


    Mark and apologized again and again.


    Mom didn’t bother with what was happening. However, she did not say much other than ask me to eat


    more. The atmosphere in the dining room was creepy. It was so tense that I lost my appetite.


    “Why are you eating so little? Is the food not to your liking?” Mark asked me.


    “No. I ate some snacks before I came, so I’m not hungry now.” I shook my head and changed the topic.


    “Where’s Mr. Lucas? Is he noting for dinner? I saw him in the garden just now.”


    “Lucas’ unwell. He prefers a quieter environment, so he usually has dinner with his father in the


    backyard.” I could not sense any impatience from his tone. Suddenly, he raised a brow and asked, “Are


    you close with Lucas?”


    “We’ve met at a party previously.” I let out a silly grin.


    “Feel free toe often when you have time. The Goldstein residence is huge, but it’s quiet. There are


    not many people around. Oh right, you learned to draw, right? I heard you have some


    aplishments. I can provide funds to invite some famous artists, and we can organize a seminar as


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