Chapter 44 False Sweetness

Even though Ulysses had things to attend to, he was still a gentleman and escorted her back to Theresa's house before leaving. He chatted with her in the car about this and that, being affectionate for quite a while before finally letting her go. Watching Ulysses drive away, Falkona felt unexpectedly light-hearted and joyful! She felt like she was about to fly! Swinging her little purse, she found herself alone in the garden pathway and practically skipped along. Suddenly, a small black card flew out of her bag and landed on the doorstep. Picking it up, she saw it was the black card Ulysses had wanted to give her! "This guy! He sure knows how to win a girl's heart!" Falkona held the card, feeling sweet and shy. Even though she didn't want it, the fact that he was willing to entrust his entire wealth to her care, did that mean... she was special? This speculation made her happy. After all, what girl wouldn't want to feel special to the one she loved? "He gives yo