Arranged Marriage: Beneath The Rumors

Chapter 34: Practical

Lisa returned to her room, feeling utterly exhausted. She had been struggling with that handsome cold face for what felt like hours, and finally, her energy had given out.

She trudged over to her bed, her legs feeling like lead weights. She collapsed onto the soft bed, her body sinking into the pillows.

Without bothering to lock the door, Lisa closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh. She was too tired to think, too tired to worry.

As soon as her eyes shut, Lisa felt herself being pulled into a deep sleep. Her body relaxed, her mind quieted, and she let herself drift away.

She didn't hear the door open, nor did she hear Lugard's soft footsteps as he entered her room. She didn't even stir as he approached her bed with the basket of food in his hand.

Lugard stood over her, his eyes fixed on her peaceful face. For a moment, he simply looked at her, his expression unreadable.

Then, without making a sound, he placed the basket on the bedside table.

Lugard loomed over Lisa, his intense gaze fixed on her serene face. However, his expression betrayed no tranquility, with his jaw clenched and his eyes burning with intensity.

Without warning, he reached down and grasped Lisa's arm, his grip like a vice. He pulled her out of bed, dragging her across the room.

Lisa's eyes flew open, and she jolted awake, crying out in shock and pain as Lugard's grip bruised her skin.

"What are you doing?" she demanded, trying to struggle free.

But Lugard was too strong. He pulled her to her feet, his eyes blazing with fury.

"You're going to eat," he growled, his voice low and menacing. "You're going to do as I say."

Lisa stumbled, her legs trembling with fear. She saw the basket of food on the bedside table, and her heart sank.

"No," she whispered, trying to back away.

But Lugard was relentless. He dragged her back to the bed, forcing her to sit down. He pulled the basket onto her lap, his eyes glinting with triumph.

"Eat," he ordered, his voice cold and hard.

Lisa's eyes filled with tears as she stared at the food. She knew she had no choice. She was trapped, at Lugard's mercy.

Lisa's hands trembled as she picked up a piece of food, her eyes fixed on Lugard's unyielding gaze. She brought it to her lips, her mind racing with fear and defiance.

But as she took a bite, Lugard's expression changed. His eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched.

"Chew," he growled, his voice low and menacing. "Swallow."

Lisa's heart raced as she obeyed, her eyes never leaving Lugard's face. She could feel his anger, his control, and it terrified her.

As she swallowed, Lugard's gaze seemed to bore into her soul. He was taking over, controlling every aspect of her life.

And Lisa knew she had to escape before it was too late.

But for now, she was trapped, forced to obey Lugard's every command.

As she took another bite, Lisa's mind raced with plans, with schemes. She would divorce, no matter what it took.

But for now, she was at Lugard's mercy.

When he saw Lisa eating, his anger returned to calm. He walked towards the couch and sat down, his eyes fixed on Lisa as he watched her coldly.

After some minutes, Lisa looked at him. "Do you want some?" she asked, her voice hesitant.