Chapter 48: A House Cat Is the Way to Go

"Lucas!" Stacey said, perched on the wall, her eyes following Lucas, who was hidden in the bushes. Looking up, Lucas saw Stacey bathed in moonlight, her long hair falling over her shoulders, her eyes more mesmerizing than the moon itself. "Boss!" Lucas shouted, his eyes reflecting his thrill. "Quiet now," Stacey scowled. "You get how much you're bothering me?" "Boss, I didn't wake you, did I?" Lucas asked, looking guilty. "If you hadn't woken me, would I be out here?" Stacey shot back. "Beat it. Do you think Conor's easy to fool? If your racket wakes him, he might mistake you for a spy and rip you to shreds." "Boss, I'm just worried about you," Lucas admitted. "I'm sorry you had to marry such a loser." Stacey: "…" "Boss, don't worry. Even if this is a second marriage, we can still stand tall and start anew!" Lucas said, his voice filled with sorrow, "If no one else wants you in the future, I'll want you!" "Well, thanks for that," Stacey said, rubbing her forehead. "Now scram b