Chapter 1347

When he was just about to speak, Aurora’s steady breathing reached his ears.

Lucas was shocked. He had been wrestling with himself all this time, only to realize Aurora had already drifted off to sleep. So, after all that inner turmoil, she hadn’t even cared?

Thinking of this, Lucas couldn’t help but pinch the tip of her nose. “Heartless little thing.” But his touch was gentle, and the moment he saw her frown in her sleep, he quickly pulled his hand back without the slightest hesitation. Just being able to hold her openly as he slept filled him with peace. That night, he slept better than he had in days.

By the time morning came, Aurora was no longer beside him. Yet this time, Lucas hadn’t even noticed when she left. On the nightstand, he spotted a note she had left.

[There are things to handle at the studio, so I went ahead. You know how it is when I cook. Why don’t you just grab something simple for yourself?]

She had even drawn a cheeky little face at the end. A smile spread across Lucas’ lips, almost spilling over. Sure enough, now that they had reconciled, even the weather seemed brighter than before.

As soon as Lucas walked into his office, his phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out and glanced at the screen, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes. At this hour, why would his father be calling?

“Hello, Dad?”

“You brat, you still remember you have a father?” The deep, stern voice on the other end barked at him the moment he spoke.

Lucas was speechless. Of course. He should have known–if the old man was calling, it was definitely to scold him. The first words, of course, were a scolding.

Lucas paused for a moment before replying, “Of course I know I have a father. Why are you calling me–what’s the matter?”

His father’s name was Edward Carter, the eldest son of the patriarch, Philip Carter, and the legitimate heir of the Carter family.

When Edward heard his son’s answer, his anger only flared hotter. “Have you seen what’s spreading online? So, you’re married now, and I, your own father, am the last one to know?”

Lucas was a little surprised. “Weren’t you and Mom on vacation? How did you find out?”

“It’s not like we’ve cut ourselves off from the internet.” His father’s tone was sharp. “When are you bringing your wife home to meet me? You’re already married, and you didn’t breathe a word about it. What’s that supposed to mean?”

“It doesn’t mean anything.” Lucas pinched the bridge of his nose. “Things at the company have been hectic, and she’s been busy too. You’ve seen the news online, so you should already know.”

Edward let out a cold huff. “Exactly because I know, I’m telling you—bring your wife home and let me meet her. It’s been long enough already. Don’t make the girl feel slighted.”

Only then did Lucas realize what his father meant. The reminder hit him–despite being married for quite some time, Aurora hadn’t even met his parents yet. Thinking about it that way, it was indeed unreasonable.

He had no choice but to agree. “I understand. Don’t worry, Dad, I’ll bring her home.”

“Good. Your mother and I will be back at the family estate soon,” Edward instructed. “So, if you can bring her sooner, do it. Whatever you do, don’t let that girl feel neglected.”