I Bloom While You Wither

Meghan hesitated for a few seconds before she replied apologetically, “I'm sorry, Raquel. Today is the Christmast’s Eve. I promised my parents that I would bring Lucas with me to celebrate with them.”

“Okay, then I wish you a Merry Christmast.”

There was a deep sense of desolation in Raquel's voice, which immediately made Meghan's eyes look more distressed.

She comforted him softly, “Raquel, I promise you that I will definitely celebrate your birthday with you next year. 

“And our daughter will be with you when the time comes.”

Seeing Meghan's happy expression as she stroked her belly, my eyes became sore and my eyebrows twitched involuntarily.

Suddenly, Raquel's exclamation was heard through the headphones, as well as the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground.

Meghan looked anxious. “Raquel, what's wrong with you?”

“I accidentally fell in the snow and got hurt.”

“Is it serious?” Meghan asked in worry.

“No... it's not serious.”

“Tell me the location and I'll be there right away!”

Raquel pretended to refuse, “No need, Meghan, I can take a taxi to the hospital myself. Your Christmast cannot be delayed because of my little matter.”

Meghan frowned and said in an unquestionable tone, “Tell me the location!”

After getting a satisfactory answer, she hung up the phone, pulled over to the side of the road and woke me up.

“Lucas, my secretary just called and said there's an urgent meeting to be held. Sorry, I have to go back.

“Can you take a taxi yourself? Or should I ask the driver to pick you up?”

I looked out the window and it was pitch black everywhere, with heavy snow falling from the sky.

This place was far away from the city and that day was the Christmast. Not to mention taking a taxi, there was not even a bus to be seen.

I did not want to agree, but I was forced to do it.

Meghan stepped on the accelerator and the car sped away, hasty and decisive.

Because she was worried about Raquel, she did not even bother to explain more.

I took out my mobile phone and found that the signal was very weak and the taxi app could not be opened at all.

With no other options, I could only tighten my clothes and walk forward in the wind and snow, taking one deep step and one shallow step.

More than two hours later, shivering with cold, I finally arrived outside the Bradford Family villa.

Through the fence, I saw that the lights were on inside and laughter could be heard from time to time.

A servant noticed me and immediately opened the door. “Sir, why are you here so late?”

I did not explain, but asked, “Where's Meghan? Has she arrived yet?”

“The young lady arrived a long time ago, with Mr. Spence,” The servant spoke carefully, afraid of irritating me.

He knew about an old incident many years ago, when Raquel snatched Lorene away at the wedding and my mother was angered to death. It caused an uproar in Harlette at that time.

I looked bitter.

Even a servant knew the taboo, but Meghan did not care about my feelings at all.

When they came to the living room, Raquel was sitting on the sofa, talking and laughing closely with Meghan.

As soon as they saw me, they immediately distanced themselves from each other.

“Lucas, why are you so late? I was so worried. Why is your phone always turned off when the driver calls you?”

I said calmly, “The battery is out.”

In weather of more than ten degrees below zero, the battery of a mobile phone could not last long outdoors.

“I'm sorry Lucas, it's all my fault.”

Seeing me covered in snow, Meghan looked guilty, took my hand and sat on the sofa.

My father-in-law and mother-in-law also came over to ask about my well-being and complained to their daughter, asking how they could leave me alone on the street.