After Hera got into the car, Abel turned around. His piercing blue eyes locked onto Luca.
“When will the test results be ready?” asked Abel. His primary concern was the results.
Luca replied, “It won’t be that fast. She did quite a few tests, so it might take until tomorrow or the day after. But the hospital assured me that as soon as the results are in, they’ll give me a detailed report right away.”
Abel looked a little unhappy. “Didn’t I tell you to choose the VIP package?”
“Mr. Abel, even with the VIP package, the results won’t be immediate. Getting them by tomorrow is already considered fast,” explained Luca.
Abel let out a cold snort.
Just then, the car window rolled down.
“Baby, I’m still upset.” Hera’s voice dripped with sweetness.
Abel turned around, his previously cold expression instantly replaced with warmth and tenderness. “What will make you feel better?”
Hera thought for a moment. “How about this? Let her follow me around today and carry my shopping bags. That might help.”
“Alright, whatever you say.” The moment Abel turned back to Luca, the look on his face became sharp and ruthless again. “Did you hear that?”
“Yes.” Luca lowered her gaze. Whatever Abel told her to do, she would just go along with it. What else could she do?
As Luca stared at Hera’s arrogant smirk, she asked, “Mr. Abel, where are you going shopping? I’ll take a cab and meet you there.”
She had no interest in sharing a car with Abel and Hera. Given their relationship, she was afraid she might witness things she would rather not see. If they got carried away in the car, it would be unbearable.
Abel did not object to her suggestion. Hera disliked Luca at the moment, and if they were in the same space, who knew what kind of drama might unfold? He hated conflicts between women, so he agreed.
“Fine, take a cab and follow us to Nova Plaza,” said Abel.
“Got it.” Luca nodded. Once Abel’s car drove off, she hailed a cab.
After giving the driver the destination, she pulled out her phone and texted Luke about what had happened.
Luke replied as soon as she finished texting: [Be careful. Hera isn’t someone to mess with.]
[I know, don’t worry. I’ll be fine.] Luca reassured him, feeling a wave of warmth in her heart. With his care and concern, no matter what Abel planned to do to her, she felt neither fear nor loneliness.
She then chatted with the kids for a while.
She was in a cab, away from Abel’s watchful eyes, so she could talk to them freely.
Luca listened to the kids, enjoying their conversation until the driver reminded her that they had arrived at Nova Plaza. Reluctantly, she ended the call. After paying the fare, she got out of the cab.
However, Abel and Hera were nowhere to be seen.
The weather was scorching hot, so Luca headed straight into the mall before calling Hera.
“What is it?” Hera’s tone was far from pleasant.
Luca replied, “Ms. Sanchez, I’ve arrived at Nova Plaza. Where are you and Mr. Abel now?”
“We’re on the seventh floor at the LV boutique. Get up here now.” Hera sounded impatient.
“Okay.” Luca ended the call but did not rush upstairs. Instead, she strolled leisurely toward the elevator.
Once she reached the seventh floor, she glanced at the floor directory near the elevator and easily located the LV store.
Hera was browsing the latest seasonal collection. She had just changed into a new dress when she let out a cold snort of displeasure upon seeing Luca. “Did you do that on purpose?”
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