Husband With Benefits
Chapter 248: Son Of A...

Chapter 248: Son Of A...

"I think I liked you..."

Evangeline was very sure that she had slipped into some parallel universe. The wild Lucifer that she had fallen for had turned into a staid Lucien. And he was confessing to her. Eleanora had regained her memory out of the blue and was in love with the gardener who was not a gardener. And her father had retreated instead of standing over her protectively. She had definitely transmigrated...into some other dimension.

Lucien cupped her face as he noticed her distraction and questioned, "Are you even listening to me? I like you Evangeline and that is why I did not..."

As he turned her head easily, telling her to look at him. The way he looked at her with no remorse, she felt red-hot anger course through her, "You! Stop right there! You... you you you... You son of a biscuit!!!"

Lucien blinked at that," Excuse me?" Son of a biscuit? Was that a cookie?

Getting on a roll, Evangeline stood up, almost pushing the man onto his a** and pointed her index finger at his nose," You! You son of a biscuit! You THINK you like me? I am going to kick your a** to the next planet! The truth is that you thought you could gather information from me and be totally guiltless about it. But in the end, your conscience stirred, and you chickened out! So, you decided to think that you like me!"

"That way you could soothe your agitation and then use and discard me! Get away from me! Look at me! How foolish I am. I actually fell for an act! And now that I’ve fallen for him once, he thinks that he can fool me again. It is right what they say. The ones who fall first are always at a disadvantage. Get out of my way, I am leaving..."

Lucien blinked as Evangeline went off on her litany and then stepped over him to get away. Was she in some kind of shock? That had to be it. He’d never seen her this disoriented.

Lucien stared at her retreating back as a huge wolfish grin spread over his face. She had essentially confessed to him that she liked him back. He wanted to run to her and tell her that even if she had fallen first, he had fallen harder but he didn’t think that would go over that well.

Also, this was not the right time. He needed to catch up with Demon and Nora and understand what exactly had transpired. Also, wooing Evangeline could not be a rushed job.

As he walked back towards the outside, he could not help but whistle freely. Everything was settling back in the world. Demon and Nora had been found and they were doing well. His brothers were all alright and he was in love.

Love. Such a strange thing. The first time he had seen Nora, he’d thought he’d found someone he could spend his life with. He’d looked forward to visiting her daily and even talking to her. It was only not he realized that what he’d felt then was probably liking or a puppy love. When he’d learnt that Nora was Demon’s, he’d been sad and disappointed but not devastated.

As he compared those feelings to what he felt for Evangeline, he was amazed at himself. He did not look forward to seeing Evangeline every day. He was usually counted down minutes and seconds. Even the thought of Evangeline belonging to someone else made his blood boil.

Thank the heavens, his brothers were not here. If they were to see him like this, they would tease him no end. At least with them busy over there, he would be able to court Angel in peace.

Just then, a barrage of message ringtones had him fishing out his phone. Why did these people become active suddenly?

As he opened the chat and scrolled through, he shook his head. He’d thanked the heavens a bit too early. Nora had actually made a video of him and shared it on the chat with the message," Hello Brothers! I’m back! Here is my comeback gift for you all."

First there were messages of them welcoming her back and asking after her soon followed by...

Seb: Holy shi* Lucy! You work fast.

Ian: We need to get the plane ready! We almost missed this. Thankfully our Nora is back and shared it with us.

Gabe: I’ve already packed my bags. Pick me up on the way. I cannot miss whatever mess Lucy will make.

Erasmi: You are right. Watching a recorded version is no fun. Nora, start a live broadcast next time! We’ll watch real time and leave comments. Even sent you some gifts...

Lucien narrowed his eyes. Did they think he was preparing reels for Kit Kot? Live broadcast!

Nora: I’ll accept cash next time. Thank you.

Ian: By the way, are we getting a new sister in law? She’s your cousin, isn’t she?

Seb: Did we miss out on some offer? Take one and the other is free? Do you have any other cousins lined up?

Narrowing his eyes, he noticed that Nora had slipped offline. Taking his chance he sent a middle finger emoji followed by," She does have a younger cousin who will also be take one and get one."

Seb: Oooh... Really Lucy? Then I’ll be there at the earliest.

Lucien: Sure. There’s only one problem.

Seb: I can surmount all problems.

Lucien: Are you sure?

As Lucien thought he was going to one up his brother, unfortunately, Gabe intervened," You cannot overcome this problem Seb. Not if you do not want to be labelled a se* offender and land up in jail. Evangeline has a little sister called Isidora.. She is eight years at most..."

Seb: Lucy! You sick basta*d!

Lucien: Seb, you son of a biscuit!

Ian: Lucien, stop trying to put Seb behind bars. It won’t work. He’ll end up seducing everyone there.

Seb: Lucy! You wait and watch! I will have my revenge... And what is a son of a biscuit?

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