2026-09-29 21:00:50I slept little the previous night and was up early packing. I didn't particularly want to go to Oceania, but the exhibition tour's first stop was there, so I decided to go and see it through.
By the time Lyra awoke, I'd already packed. She didn't delay, whisking me off to the airport.On the plane, she fussed over me, anticipating my every need, a stark contrast to her usual self.It was all too late, though. My former self would have been ecstatic, but now, I felt nothing.
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Chapter 151
After returning from the hospital, Lyra and I barely spoke about what happened at the exhibition.Perhaps she knew I didn't want to hear an explanation, and I knew she didn't know how to explain herself.The entire thing had already happened. No matter how many times we replayed that day in our minds, the result would remain the same.My arm was injured again, and the one thing I had been trying to protect—the studio and Mr. Morris's exhibition—had nearly become a burden because of me.For the next few days, Lyra stayed by my side.At first, I thought she was simply trying to make up for what she had done.That was the easiest explanation.<
Chapter 150
I couldn't contain myself any longer. Pushing through the throng of onlookers, I approached the gentleman and extended my hand. "I'm the designer," I said, my voice a little shaky. "May I ask your name, sir?"He noticed my cast, his eyebrows shooting up in surprise. "You're the designer?"I nodded. "My daughter loves your work," he added, his tone softening.Only then did I see a young girl standing shyly beside him, a sweet smile playing on her lips.He again asked about commissioning a piece for her. I held up my arm, offering a rueful smile. "As you can see, I'm unable to take on any design work."Without waiting for a response, I briefly introduced myself to the surrounding crowd, announcing my temporary departure from the art world.Confusion rippled through the onlookers. Questions about my injury filled the air.I couldn't explain the full situation—Luka and Lyra were off-limits for now.Mr. Morris and Mateo, realizing what was ha
Chapter 149
I slept little the previous night and was up early packing. I didn't particularly want to go to Oceania, but the exhibition tour's first stop was there, so I decided to go and see it through.By the time Lyra awoke, I'd already packed. She didn't delay, whisking me off to the airport.On the plane, she fussed over me, anticipating my every need, a stark contrast to her usual self.It was all too late, though. My former self would have been ecstatic, but now, I felt nothing.The flight was mercifully short, and Lyra drove me to the hotel in her luxurious car. She possessed an extraordinary presence, a captivating aura that commanded attention wherever she went.The young man at the hotel reception was clearly smitten. When Lyra booked the most opulent presidential suite, her allure only intensified.However, when Lyra presented two passports, the receptionist finally glanced at me. I offered a small, polite smile.He processed our check-in with asto
Chapter 148
Slap!The sound echoed through the hallway. Aunt Foster had clearly struck Lyra hard."Lyra, do you know what you're saying?" Aunt Foster's voice was a furious roar. "You dare talk to me like that because of that man?"Aunt Foster's anger stems from the same reason as Lyra's. They both couldn't bear the loss of their grip on a situation they'd always dominated.Lyra, unfazed by the blow, met her gaze with unwavering defiance. "Isn't this how I should talk to you? After all, I was once a naive girl, and it was your influence that shaped me into who I am today. Everything I am, you taught me."Hearing Lyra's movement, I didn't have time to return to my room and instead ducked into a nearby one. From my hiding place, I heard Aunt Foster's hysterical tirade punctuated by Lyra's chilling silence.Only then did I realize I was in the storage room, surrounded by my design tools. The sight of them, coupled with my own physical limitations, felt like a fresh wou
Chapter 147
"Did you really think I had feelings for you?" Lyra's voice was sharp and cruel. "I've always loved Isaac. You were nothing more than a pawn, a tool to test my place in his heart. Don't flatter yourself."Luka completely lost it. His face contorted, his actions erratic and uncontrolled like a man driven mad.Lyra, clearly wanting to end the spectacle, quickly called Arlo to escort Luka away.Exhausted by the entire scene, I retreated upstairs, leaving Lyra to deal with the fallout. She didn't follow.Understandably so. She'd dealt Luka a brutal blow and likely needed time to smooth things over.After a while, Lyra appeared, throwing herself into my arms. "Don't be angry, Isaac. I've sent him abroad with Arlo. He won't bother us again."From the start, my animosity toward Luka hadn't been intense. In fact, I felt a pang of pity for him.Perhaps he'd simply made disastrous choices in his youth, leading him down a path of no return, where people disca
Chapter 146
Lyra's voice drifted from the hallway. "Isaac, what are you doing in there? Mind if I come in?"Before I could answer, she'd already pushed open the door and stepped inside.I frantically shoved the small box I was holding behind my back, but it was too late. She'd seen it.Her eyes lingered on the object for a moment, then a slow smile curved her lips. "Don't bother hiding them," she said. "Those are exquisite jewelry boxes. They're far too beautiful for the exhibition. They're for me, aren't they?"She moved closer, her hand reaching out to take the boxes. She held them up, turning them over in her hands, a knowing glint in her eyes. "And what treasures do they hold?"They were for her, but the last thing I wanted was to give them to her right then.A chuckle escaped her lips. "Ah, so that's why you rushed back. You were afraid I'd discover your little surprise in the study and continue to...pester you, weren't you?" Her voice held a playful edge.
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