Arranged Marriage: Beneath The Rumors

Chapter 27: Did He Use To Stay Out without coming back

Lugard's gaze finally shifted, his eyes locking onto Dr. Ryder's. "I'll play her game," he said, his voice dripping with venom. "I'll let her think she's winning until she realizes too late that she's made a terrible mistake."

The air in the room seemed to grow colder, the tension between them palpable. Dr. Ryder knew that he was witnessing something sinister, something that could have devastating consequences.

The next morning, Lisa woke up feeling a sense of unease. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, that Lugard's compliance at dinner had been too good to be true.

She got dressed and headed downstairs, her heart racing with anticipation. What would today bring?

As she entered the restaurant, she saw Lugard already seated at the table, sipping a cup of coffee. But when she tried to greet him, he ignored her.

"Good morning, Mr Lu," she said, trying to sound cheerful.

But Lugard didn't respond. He didn't even look up.

Lisa felt a chill run down her spine. What was going on? Why was he ignoring her?

She tried again, "Mr Lu, is everything okay?"

But he still didn't respond. He just kept staring at his coffee, his expression cold and unyielding.

Lisa's instincts told her to be careful. Something was brewing, and she didn't know what.

What had she done to provoke this cold Guy? And what would happen next? she thought to herself.

As Lugard finished drinking his coffee, he pushed the cup away and stood up, his movements swift and deliberate. Without a word, he turned and walked out of the restaurant, leaving Lisa alone at the table.

Lisa's brow furrowed in confusion as she stuffed a bite of egg into her mouth. She chewed slowly, her eyes fixed on the empty chair across from her. What was going on with this cold face? why didn't he answer my greetings? Lisa wondered.

She swallowed her food and set her fork down, her appetite suddenly gone. The silence in the dining was oppressive, and Lisa couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

She looked around the room, hoping to find some clue as to what was bothering Lugard, but there was nothing out of the ordinary. The restaurant was spotless, the sunlight streaming through the windows casting a warm glow over everything.

The eggs on her plate seemed to stare up at her, congealed and unappetizing. Lisa shuddered and scraped them into the trash, feeling a sense of unease that she couldn't explain.

Lisa pushed her chair back and stood up, leaving the remnants of her breakfast behind. She didn't bother to clear the table or wipe down the counters, knowing that the servants would take care of it.

As she walked out of the restaurant, she could feel the eyes of the servants on her. They were always discreet, but Lisa could sense their curiosity.

Maria, the cook, and Jenkins, the butler, exchanged a curious glance as Lisa left the dining. "So much for the honeymoon phase," Maria whispered.

Jenkins raised an eyebrow. "Indeed. I've never seen a newlywed couple so... distant."

Maria nodded. "And they've only been married for 5 days! I hope they can work through whatever issues they're having."

Jenkins sighed. "Let's just hope it's not a sign of things to come. An unhappy master and mistress can make for a very uncomfortable household."

The two servants went back to their work, but they couldn't help sneaking glances at each other, wondering what could be causing the tension between the newlyweds.