FreeNovelLucas looked at Ivy in astonishment, while Ivy realized she had revealed too much.
"Are you really not going to explain what's going on?" Lucas asked.
"I know your family's housekeeper, so I know a lot about your family," Ivy replied.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"You know way too much! If I didn't know any better, I'd think you used to work at our house," Lucas remarked.
"Don't worry, I know a lot, but I'm tight-lipped." Ivy reassured him.
Lucas stared at her face, captivated by her words.
"You should get back to work. Chearly if you finish work later!" Ivy urged before running off.
Ivy first went to the supermarket, bought sgroceries, and then took a taxi to Lucas' house. After putting the groceries away in the kitchen, her phone rang.
She picked up the call, delighted to hear her sister's voice. "Hey, Layla!" "Ivy, when are you coming back? You've only been gone for a few days, and I miss you already!" "I miss you guys, too. I'll stay here for a few more days and then head back home!" Ivy said.
Relieved to hear that, Layla said, "As long as you're coming back, I guess. I was worried that guy, Lucas, might have kidnapped you or something!" "Haha! Layla, he's not that kind of person! Besides, he doesn't even know I'm Irene! I can't bring myself to tell him; it feels a bit awkward," Ivy explained.
"You better not reveal your identity. Once you tell them, it will be hard to tell if a person likes you because of who you are or because of your money. It's been my biggest problem when it comes to living with Mom and Dad," said Layla. "That's why I've always made friends with people from similar backgrounds, so I wouldn't have to worry about the problem I just mentioned." "Archer mentioned that to me, too, but I haven't told Lucas about my true identity because I'm afraid if he knows, he'll distance himself fromeven more. He's a very sensitive person," Ivy said.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I don't like sensitive people. It's exhausting to be around them," Layla remarked.
"Layla, he's not as complicated as in you think. It was peaceful and effortless when I was around him. He's a simple person, and if you treat him with a bit of kindness, he'll treat you well, too," said Ivy, O defending Lucas. Content belongs to en.sw"Defending him like this means you still like him!" Layla teased.
"I feel like he hasn't changed much, so I guess I still have feelings for him, but I know it's not possible for anything to happen between us us... After all, I can't stay in Taronia for him still want to be with Mom and Dad," Ivy said. Content belongs to en.swLayla completely relieved that you haven't lost your mind! sister to laughter, "Little Mom and Dad not to worry t belongs to en.sw"Are Mom and Dad worried?" "Of course, they are," Layla said. "Dad has decided to head to Taronia in two days' time!" "Huh?" "Haha! I will tell him not to go." "Am I that fragile in their eyes?" Ivy said.
"They just care about you. We've never met this Lucas guy, so it's normal for our imaginations to run wild." "Okay. Tell Mom and Dad to relax," Ivy said.
"Alright. What are you doing now?" Layla asked.
"I... just bought groceries, and I'm about to cook." "Why are you cooking? You don't like the food in the hotel?" Layla asked.
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