"D*nm, is this the same Henry Maynard I know who never wears anything that is not specifically tailored for him?"
Lucas asked in surprise, but there was a teasing smile on his face. He was wondering why Henry didn't get him to pick them up earlier since they were both fine, but it appears that he just wanted to enjoy the sweet rural life with Luz.
"Do you think everyone is like you, relying on their appearance to keep up their reputation?"
Henry rolled his eyes coldly. Lucas immediately shut his mouth. If he gets offended, he would be in trouble.
After bidding farewell to the farmer's wife and her family reluctantly, Luz followed Henry to the landed helicopter.
"I've given this family 100,000 dollars as compensation for hosting you guys these couple of weeks."
After the helicopter safely took off, Lucas said with a smile, "These people were lucky to have met Henry. 100,000 dollars was a hefty fortune to a village like this."
"You reek of money." Mia covered her nose in disgust.
"Hey, woman, when I jumped off the plane with you in my arms, why didn't you say that I reeked of money then? Who was it that pressed against me like a koala bear?"
"Lucas, you!"
Mia was furious as soon as she heard that. This day was definitely the worst day for her.
"If you're going to argue, get off the helicopter."
Henry interrupted the dispute with dissatisfaction. Mia glared at Lucas. She didn't want to jump off any flying vehicles again, especially with Lucas.
They quieted down. Henry pulled Luz into his arms and pushed her head onto his shoulder. "Take a nap."
"..."
Mia and Lucas stared at the both of them in surprise, completely forgetting their argument. It had just been two weeks, and the two of them...
Luz was a little embarrassed, but she could only lie in Henry's arms and pretend to rest with her eyes closed. Only in this way could she avoid the suggestive gazes.
The helicopter stopped in the big yard of the Maynard Family mansion. As soon as she got off the plane, Logan leapt into her arms.
"Mommy, I was so worried about you!"
The little fellow looked up. He once thought that the bad guy, Henry, had taken his mommy away.
When Luz saw her son in her arms, she began to cry. She squatted down and held his little body tightly in her arms. After being kidnapped by drug dealers, what she feared most was that she could no longer see Logan and could not accompany him to grow up.
"I will take care of you until you grow up and get married.
"
She reached out to tap his nose, taking deep breaths to stop herself from crying.
"I don't want to get married. I want to be with Mommy forever."
The little fellow shook his head fervently, causing Henry to frown.
"Luz, Henry, you're finally back."
The old lady also came over. Her face was still pale, but her eyes were bright with happiness.
"Grandma, I'm sorry."
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