Husband With Benefits
Chapter 393: Scared

Chapter 393: Scared

And yet, Lucien would not even look at her, but simply spoke," I have to get back to the office now. I’ll see you later. Goodnight."

As Lucien made a move to leave, Evana’s fingers instinctively clung to the corner of his jacket, a silent plea in her eyes. The material strained, forcing Lucien to come to an abrupt stop. In the room, a weighty silence hung in the air, covered with Evana’s confusion and Lucien’s coldness.

Her voice, a delicate blend of vulnerability and determination, broke the silence, "Lucien, please, don’t go."

Lucien let out a weary sigh, weariness etched across his posture, yet he made no attempt to break free or turn to look at her. But Evana was encouraged. Whatever it was that was causing this distance could probably be resolved.

With a glimmer of hope, she let go of his jacket and encircled his waist with her arms, pressing her cheek against his back. She felt him stiffen at her touch but she could only press her cheek against his back as she closed her eyes and whispered," Lucien, I’m scared."

Lucien closed his eyes and inhaled slowly as her warmth seemed to penetrate to him through his clothing. He looked down at her small hands, holding onto him and felt his heart ache. "Evana..."

He felt her shake her head against him as she interrupted him," Lucifer. I know we’ve been busy over the last few weeks. But I also know that our love is strong. But I’m scared. I don’t know why but even now, as I am holding you, I feel as if there is a wall between us. A wall that I cannot even see, let alone scale it. I’m scared Lucifer that I’m losing you."

Lucien’s jaw tightened as he heard these words, even as he felt suffocated at this moment, her fear stirred him.. Closing his eyes against the memories that were battering at him, he brought his hands up pry her fingers apart.

But as his hand touched hers, she continued, "I can’t lose you, Lucy. I cannot."

Lucien gently held her wrist as he took a calming breath," Things are complicated at the moment, Evana. But you’re not losing me."

He felt her tremble at his words of reassurance and the need to escape escalated inside him. He knew they needed to talk but did he have the courage to? No. Not yet.

"Then, why did you not take me home? Why bring me here and leave me in this hotel?"

"Because it is practical. I am not going to be home for the weekend and you’re going to have plans with Nora and the girls. It will be easier to meet everyone from here rather than trudge back and forth."

"You’re not going to be meeting me for the entire weekend?" Evangeline asked slowly.

"Yes. I have some deadlines to meet. I’m going back to the office even now."

With that, Lucien finally stepped out of Evangeline’s embrace and walked out of the door, with a murmured," Rest well, Evana."

Evangeline watched Lucien leave and the restlessness within her seemed to multiply as she walked towards the bedroom. The last week had been gut wrenching for her. The guilt of what she had almost done eating at her.

As she stepped into the room, she paused, as an unsettling thought lingered—did Lucien already know everything? Was that the cause of his distant demeanor? She dismissed the idea with a shake of her head; it seemed improbable. After all, he’d been engulfed in his demanding work schedule. She chided herself, attributing the tension between them to her own insecurities and guilt, convincing herself it couldn’t be anything more.

Evangeline sank onto the edge of the bed, her mind continuously racing with doubts and questions. Picking up her phone, she looked at the screensaved there, carefully tracing his face in the picture.

"Lucien, do you really love me so much that you won’t leave me? Even if I end up making stupid mistakes? But I’m scared Lucien. What if you are unable to forgive me? I don’t think I’ll be able to live peacefully or happily if you’re not with me."

Maybe she could call him. She knew for a fact that he was probably driving now. But maybe he would... However, still worried and guilty, she could not gather the courage to call. Eventually, she messaged him," Lucien, I... If you do get the time for a break, I hope you’ll come over to the hotel. I’ll be waiting."

With a sigh, Evangeline placed the phone aside and fell back onto the bed, hugging a pillow close to her. She knew he might not be coming back probably but she wanted him to come. She needed to talk to him anyways and make her confession.

The hotel room seemed to close in on her, suffocating her with its silence.Hugging her phone to her chest, she hoped and prayed for a message and when the phone continued to remain silent, she closed her eyes and murmured," I miss you, Lucien. Come back to me, please."

A long while later, unknown to Evana, the door creaked softly, signaling Lucien’s return.He entered the dimly lit room, his steps careful not to disturb her.

Gazing down at her sleeping form, he couldn’t deny the conflict within him. He covered her with a blanket, tucking her in gently, as his eyes lingered on her peaceful yet troubled expression. Slowly, he sat down on the bed, placing his phone and watch on the night stand, and sat down next to her.

She seemed to sense his presence and instinctively snuggled close to him. Softly, he caressed her face, as she called out his name, "Lucien."

A faint smile tugged at Lucien’s lips, but it didn’t reach his distant eyes as he heard her.

As she tried to snuggle even closer, whispering his name with a hint of longing, Lucien’s resolve wavered. He closed his eyes, a heavy sigh escaping his lips. "Just for a few minutes, he would forget everything and rest."

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