Chapter 16
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After school that afternoon, Imogen went straight to the school and picked up Roger, leaving Sarah standing alone at the school gate waiting for Natalie.
Several classmates passed by and invited her to come play at their houses, but Sarah politely refused.
As time passed, it got later, and almost all the students had gone home. Sarah was still standing there by herself.
A black Maybach pulled up beside Sarah, and she instinctively took two cautious steps back. Then a young man stepped out of
the car.
“Sally.”
Lucian, dressed in a dark wool coat, walked over to her.
“Luc, why are you here?” Sarah asked excitedly, walking up to him with her backpack.
“I happened to pass by and saw you,” Lucian said as he crouched down and gently ruffled her hair. “Didn’t your mom come to pick you up? And where’s Roger?”
“He left with Imogen. Mommy must be busy with something, so I can wait a little longer,” Sarah said obediently, showing no impatience.
“Are you hungry? I can take you to that dessert shop over there and get something to eat,” Lucian said, pointing to a store not far away.
“I’m not hungry. I’ll wait for Mommy here.” Sarah shook her head.
She had promised Natalie that no matter what happened, she would always wait for her at the school gate. If she didn’t come, she wouldn’t leave with anyone else.
“Alright, then I’ll stay here and wait with you.” Lucian stood to Sarah’s left, using his tall frame to shield her from the cold
wind.
Before long, a cab pulled up by the curb.
“Sarah,” Natalie called as she got out and hurried toward Sarah.
“Mommy.” Sarah ran over and hugged her tightly.
“I’m sorry, Sally. I was held up and got here late. You’ve been waiting a long time, haven’t you?” Natalie said, holding Sarah’s hand, gently rubbing it and cupping it near her mouth to warm it with her breath.
“Not really. I knew you must have been busy, so waiting a little was fine,” Sarah replied. She turned to look at Lucian and added, “Luc waited with me.”
Natalie stood up, still holding Sarah’s hand, surprised to see Lucian there. “Lucian, what are you doing at the school?” she
asked.
“Mommy, that’s what I asked too. Luc just happened to be passing by,” Sarah explained on his behalf.
“I called ahead and reserved a table at that dessert shop over there. Why don’t we take Sarah there and get something to eat? “Lucian said with a gentle smile as he looked at Natalie.
“Sure,” Natalie agreed after a brief pause.
She had wanted to decline, but she was in a good mood today. Plus, since Lucian had helped watch Sarah for so long, leaving without saying anything would have been rude.
The dessert shop was busy, but since Lucian had reserved a table, they were seated immediately.
“Mommy, I listened to you. I didn’t leave with anyone, and Roger was picked up by Imogen,” Sarah explained seriously while eating a slice of cake.
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“You’re such a good girl,” Natalie said. “Don’t worry about Roger.”
She looked up and noticed Lucian watching her from across the table and smiled. “Thank you for helping me watch Sarah.”
“You seem very happy today,” Lucian remarked, taking a bite of his cake with a small fork.
“Do I?” Natalie touched her face, feeling her muscles relax as her smile lingered.
Carmen had helped her submit more than a dozen job applications, most of which were ruthlessly rejected without even granting an interview.
Finally, one fashion company made an exception and offered her an interview, giving her a chance to complete a live design test. In the end, they agreed to hire her as a design assistant.
Divorced, Upgraded, and Married Rich
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