Chapter 4

Life abroad wasn't easy.

Unfamiliar with the place and having to take care of William who was still recovering.

It took half a year before I gradually got used to this foreign land.

I worked as a vocal teacher at a small institute and played the piano at a French restaurant when I had time.

Most of the money given by the Smith family was spent on medical care.

There would be many expenses in the future, so I had to work harder.

To my surprise, I ran into Lucas at the restaurant.

With his restored vision, he looked even more handsome than on the news.

He was discussing business with someone and didn't look at me once.

It was normal for Lucas not to recognize me, as he had never seen me before.

But I was unsettled, and my piano playing was a mess.

The restaurant manager glanced at me with a warning look.

I took a break and went to the restroom to calm down.

As I came out, I bumped into someone.

I knocked the person's phone to the ground and hurriedly went to pick it up.

"I'm so sorry!"

Looking up, I found Lucas staring intently at me.

I tried to remain calm, saw that the phone was intact, and quickly returned it to him.

Our fingertips touched for a few seconds, and I quickly withdrew as if electrocuted.

"Please check if your phone is okay. If it is, I'll be on my way."

"..."

He didn't say anything.

I felt uneasy under his gaze, smiled politely, and turned to leave.

A hesitant and probing voice came from behind.

"Honey?"

I paused, pretending to be surprised as I turned back.

"What did you say?"

"..."

He fell silent, his gaze very disappointed.