Repulse Bay, the most famous and exorbitant estate in Harper city, was only accessible to the rich and a mirage to the ordinary. And the Dominic Group owned this land.
The villa that Lawrence lived in covered a land of near five hundred square meters, that was already fancy enough. But Maximus lived in an even larger one, which covered more than a thousand square meters. It was quite a walk to get to the living room.
Amelia didn’t know this whole place was the Dominic’s until she saw Lawrence in the living room with Lillian and his family.
Arthur hung around Jimmy and Ellen all the time when they were kids. They were as close as brothers and sister. Now that he knew Ellen’s back in the country, it’s only right that he came to visit and catch up with them.
Of course , that was only partly the reason, he had his own agenda too. Though Lawrence and Amelia were married, Arthur still could not let go of Amelia. And Lawrence was a family man, if his relationship with Amelia got the recognition of other family members of the Dominics, then Lawrence would quit competing with him over Amelia.
Lawrence’s mother Heathway was a renowned doctor both in and beyond the border. She had dedicated years into the research of curing cancers.
Arthur grabbed Amelia’s hand and accosted Heathway hurriedly by sight of her. “Auntie Heathway,” he said, “do you have any unguent that cures everything? Amelia’s hurt, badly, I need to get her wound handled ASAP.”
Heathway knew instantly by the urgency in Arthur’s voice that he had a crush on the girl he’s holding.
And she was prompted to study Amelia for a few seconds.
She found Amelia likable. And the longer she looked at her, the more she thought so. Guess tht’s what people mean by love me, love the dog.
“Wait here, I’ll get it for you from upstairs.”
She left and came back soon, with two pots of unguent in her hands. She put the white one in Arthur’s hand. “This is for her hand.”
Then she tucked the green one into his palm. “This is for her forehand. Smear it on regularly and the wound won’t leave a scar on her forehead.
The wound cut deep. Amelia took it for granted that it would definitely leave a scar. So she was quite surprised when she heard what Heathway said.
She didn't have much time, but beauty was always a pursuit to any woman of any age. Heathway had really done her a boon by giving her such a magical unguent.
“Thank you, Auntie Heathway.” Arthur smiled sweetly. Then he griped Amelia’s hand and started smearing the unguent for her.
Amelia was not used to being served by others, especially with so many eyes around. Subconsciously, she tried to withdraw her hand but failed because of Arthur’s strength.
The unguent felt comfortable on her hand. But that’s one thing that was uncomfortable. Amelia could feel someone’s stare on her hand so fierce that it was like t was going to stab a few holes through her hand.
She raised her eyes and found Lawrence’s dark face instantly.
She thought it was ridiculous. Was he being possessive? He couldn’t stand the sight of the bitch that he auctioned was being treated gently, could he?
She found his twisted mind disgusting, so she ignored him. She lowered her eyes back on her hand and watched patiently as Arthur helped her with the unguent.
“Does it still hurt?” Arthur asked when he’s done, his voice thick with concern.
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