Chapter 174 Can We Start Over?
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Calista knelt to examine the grave to find it sealed Furious, she glared at the man behind her.
“Are you out of your mind, Lucian? What the fuck is your problem?*
Her statement had Lucian frowning.
“Watch yourself, Calista.”
To think she would lower herself to use such vulgar profanities.
*All I’m doing right now is using my words. I’m watching myself plenty. You don’t see me
resorting to physical violence, do you?”
She was beyond enraged
“Have someone exhume the grave. I’m taking my grandfather with me.”
The grave has already been sealed. You want it reopened? The man can’t even rest in peace
because you keep wanting to move him around. Is this how you show your care for him?”
He was mocking her with his gaze..
“But then again, you were the one who complained about your grandfather being laid to rest in
such an awful place when we were in Fort City. You insisted on relocating him then happily when
on a trip with a man. Aren’t you embarrassed to call yourself his granddaughter?”
Calista couldn’t be bothered to argue with his unreasonable words.
“I don’t want him laid to rest here.”
This plot of land housed the graves of several generations of the Northwood family. Everyone laid
to rest here were Northwoods. She had no intention of remarrying Lucian. Why should her
grandfather be buried here?
“My grandfather would have preferred to be laid to rest where he felt at home.”
“He had worked in Capeton for two decades of his life. Your mother’s grave is also in Capeton. Isn’t
it close enough to ‘home“?” he retorted coldly.
“Or do you want him back in Fort City? Are you able to watch over him there? With what your aunt
is like, are you certain she isn’t going to dig up the grave herself the moment you leave?”
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She fell silent.
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“Or do you want to relocate your mother’s grave too? Would that be ‘home‘ enough for you?”
Grave relocation wasn’t a decision to be taken lightly. Although she knew his argument made no
sense, she began to soften her stance.
She couldn’t keep relocating him according to her preferences. The previous location had
genuinely been a nightmare. Here, it was beautiful and well–kept.
She wouldn’t be able to find a better place even if she were to spend a fortune. Cade decided it was
his time to chime in.
“The best fortune teller in Capeton that picked this scenic spot. Your uncle was the one who laid
him to rest …”
He paused.
“With all due respect, there’s nothing you can do to change what’s already done. Instead of making
things harder, why not accept it? In the end, it’s not you who’s going to be embarrassed when you
visit Mr. Everhart.”
Lucian frowned.
“Why are you still here?”
“I’m trying to help you win your wife back. Will it kill you to just admit that you like her?”
Calista stared at Lucian. It wasn’t as if she held any expectations. But they had locked eyes while
he threw a look that screamed “Can you believe this bullshit?” her way. She quickly looked away.
Two days passed since the grave relocation. It was now New Year’s Eve, a time for celebrations
and get–togethers.
Lily chose not to spend time with her mother this year. Instead, she was drinking alone in her
rented apartment.
Placed in front of her was a tablet depicting a photo of Calista unfastening Lucian’s belt by
Willowbrook Lake.
In the photo, the drenched man was staring at Calista with his eyes downcast. Even if she couldn’t
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The New Year countdown was playing on TV It was a lively atmosphere that contrasted with the tomb–like desolation of her home
She shook her head, leaving her dizzy. Then, she reached for her phone on the sofa and dialed Lucian’s number.
After a few rings, the man picked up. His cold voice could be heard through the receiver.
“What is it?”
Lily leaned against the couch.
“Can
me…”
you come keep me company, Lucian? I’m all alone. She won’t answer my calls. She still hates
Her words were disjointed, but he understood what she was trying to say.
There was a brief moment of silence before he asked, “You’re drinking?”
“Yeah.”
“I’ll send your manager over…”
“No!” she interrupted him with a shrill call. “I want you, Lucian. Don’t go thinking you can pass me
off to someone else. I can’t go home. You owe me …”
Regret immediately set in after she vented. She apologized hastily.
“I’m sorry, Lucian. I lost control because of the drinks…
She began to cry. She wasn’t particularly loud, but it was annoying.
“I didn’t mean to blame you. I’m just… I was just so lonely. It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m all alone
while everyone is spending time with their friends and family.”
“Where are you?” he cut her off
“Home …”
Lily was just about to give him her address when the call disconnected. Half an hour later, she
heard a knock on the door.
Lily, barefooted and unsteady on her feet, stumbled over to open it. It was Lucian standing at her
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He was dressed all in black, making him seem cold and unapproachable with how pointed he
seemed
“Lucian
Before she could muster a smile, he brushed past her without a second glance. He never bothered to change his shoes, let alone spare her a look.
Her hand clenched tightly around the door handle before she shut the door behind her. She returned to the living room.
Lucian was seated on the couch and scrolling through his phone. As Lily approached, she accidentally glanced at the screen because of the angle. Upon seeing it, her already strained smile
cracked.
“You’d rather play Candy Crush than talk to me?”
He didn’t look up and couldn’t be bothered to answer her question.
“Go to sleep. I’ll keep you company tonight.”
“Are you still thinking about Calista?”
She bitterly grasped onto his collar. If she hadn’t been drunk, she wouldn’t have acted so violently
or uttered such humiliating words.
“You divorced her, Lucian. If she didn’t love you then, she’s not going to like you now.”
The man kept silent.
“Can we start over? I won’t leave this time.”
Lily knelt on the couch. Her head was spinning. Afterimages of the man in front of her seemed to
overlap; all of which wore expressions of indifference.
Tears began to stream down her cheeks in rivulets as she stared at his face. Droplets of her tears
fell like raindrops on his chest…
“I don’t have a father anymore. If it weren’t for you being severely injured and out cold, you
wouldn’t have grabbed onto me and refused to let go. Dad wouldn’t have driven in the middle of
the night to come pick me up because he was worried about me. There wouldn’t have been an
accident. He wouldn’t have died… Now, all I want is to start over with you. Why won’t you say yes?”
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The mere mention of the incident had Lucian softening up.
“I already told you this, Lily. If it’s compensation you want, I can offer you money
Before he could finish, she cupped his face with her hands and went all in. She leaned in to kiss him
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