Chapter 5

That night, Lucas didn't come back.

The next day, Sam called to apologize: "Hazel, I'm sorry. Lucas helped me deal with something last night. It was too late, so I didn't let him go back. Don't be angry. I'll treat you to a meal another day to make up for it."

I smiled, "You better not go back on your word."

"Don't worry, I definitely won't."

After hanging up the phone, the smile on my face gradually disappeared.

I wasn't surprised that Sam would lie for him.

They were best friends, close enough to share everything.

The tacit understanding between them didn't need excessive words. A single glance was enough to understand each other's meaning.

Helping a buddy deal with his girlfriend's interrogation was second nature to him.

Later, Lucas came back, specially bringing me a small cake.

"I'm sorry. I said I'd be back early, but I didn't expect things to be so complicated. By the time it was dealt with, it was already dawn. I couldn't hold on, so I slept at Sam's place."

Lucas explained with an apologetic smile.

He presented the cake to me like a peace offering: "Don't be angry. Eat something sweet, it'll make you feel better."

I looked at the cake, then at him.

Suddenly, I smiled.

"It's good that you're okay."

Seeing me smile, Lucas also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Shall I cut the cake for you?"

I shook my head: "I'm on a diet. I can't eat it."

"What diet? My wife is the most beautiful."

The usual sweet talk, but I felt a bit nauseated hearing it.

I shook my head again: "No, I have to maintain my figure. Otherwise, I won't fit into the wedding dress."

Hearing this, he had no choice but to give up and ate the small cake himself.

Actually, I didn't need to diet. I could have eaten it.

But the store that sold that cake was unique in the city.

It was right near Natalie's house.

Miles away from Sam's place.

Lucas thought I didn't know, but I knew everything.

But I didn't say anything.