Chapter 379
Dr. Fletcher appeared as if summoned, his timing suspiciously perfect. “Perhaps you should use Alpha Stone’s comfortable vehicle as transportation,” he suggested diplomatically
He gently ushered Evelyn toward my car before she could protest. I realized Dr. Fletcher was responsible for the flat tire, but Olivia wouldn’t apologize for suspecting me.
it were only herself, Olivia wouldn’t have gotten into my car. But Dr. Fletcher’s words made sense for her mother’s condition.
She knew Evelyn needed rest and protection from the cold wind. Her health was more important than avoiding my presence.
Lucas agreed, prioritizing Evelyn’s wellbeing over being in the same car as someone they disliked. Evelyn sat in the back seat, and Olivia and Lucas followed.
Dr. Fletcher signaled me with a subtle nod “Call Maxwell yourself,” I told him quietly.
Thank you, Alpha Stone,” he replied, dearly delighted with the arrangement.
I felt it was worth every penny. Millions in moonlight herbs in exchange for a ride together was a bargain to me. My wolf was pleased to have my mate’s scent
“Olivia, didn’t you call Locas? Evelyn asked after settling into the comfortable leather art,
She deliberately treated me as nothing more than a driver, and the three of them ignored my presence completely.
“I was afraid he was busy,” Olivia replied softly.
Olivia, Lucas is your boyfriend. You need to get used to troubling him,” Evelyn continued, her words like silver daggers to my heart.
“It’s best not to trouble people with ordinary relationships. But in close relationships, if you don’t bother Lucas with anything, he’ll think you don’t care about
Driving the car. I heard Evelyn acknowledge Lucas as Olivia’s boyfriend. My wolf growled with jealousy beneath my skin, the sound barely contained
The car smoothly arrived at Maple Grove Cottage. I saw Lucas waiting by the building, his presence a stark reminder of my tallures.
Lucas greeted them warmly and helped Evelyn out of the car. “Thank you for bringing them safely,” he
be said to me, clearly staking his claim
My face darkened, but i was interrupted by Evelyn’s affectionate greeting. “Lucas!” she called out with genuine warmth.
The bittemess welled up inside me as I remembered when Thad also been treated with such affection by “Orange Mom”
Evelyn held Lucas’s hand with materal fondness. “Lucas, now that I’re discharged, come over for dinner whenever you have time. I’ll cook for you – you’re only focused on work and have lost weight.”
Olivia remained silent, but she didn’t object to ber mother’s invitation. Although Lucas was in perfect shape, hed
He sailed and looked at
at Olivia with gentle eyes. “Olivia, is that okay?” he asked, seeking her permission.
he didn’t refute the comment.
Lucas’s words made me tum my gaze to Olivia, my wolf anxiously waiting for her responseEverything depended on what she would say. olivia didn’t deliberately distance herself from Lucas. She wanted to let things happen naturally between them.
Her acceptance made the gloom in my eyes even deeper. My thin lips moved, wanting to say no, but I found that I had no right to object.
Mas. Winters, the wind is strong outside. You should go inside first,” I said, suppressing the emotions surging in my heart
Myce for Evelyn’s health was genuine, despite everything that had happened between us.
“Lucas, let’s go inside,” Evelyn replied, still refusing to acknowledge me directly.
She walked forward, holding Lucas’s an with one hand and Olivia with the other. They moved as a family mit, leaving me standing alone beside my car.
My battemess was overwhelming as i watched them. My gaze followed them constantly, any well whining softly with desperate longing
Luelya suddenly stopped and tumed fart head toward me. My eyes obviously lit up with hope, and there was undisguisable expectation in my gaze and looked at her.
