Hugo was hesitant to accept the Card in his hands. He glanced at Lilianne, who keeps insisting that he should accept it.
"I told you, I can't accept this." He tilted his head to the side, placing the card back on the table.
Lilianne's expression changed. "You don't need to use that card. I just want you to have it in case of any emergencies." She explained.
'Does Hugo think it's too much?' She sighed. 'But I really prepared for this…'
Hugo saw that sadness flickered in Lilianne's eyes. He shrugged his shoulders and took it. "Alright," he grinned.
'I can just teleport to her room and give this back.' His grin became wider.
He took out his wallet from his pocket and hid the card in there. "Thanks for this."
Lilianne's eyes twinkled. "You really accepted it? Thank you!" She happily exclaimed.
Hugo nodded. Jake arrived with a tray in his hand. He placed their orders on the table before taking a bow.
"Enjoy your meal, Ma'am and Sir."
Hugo and Lilianne peacefully ate their meal. It was fulfilling for Hugo since it was his first time eating a steak.
'This is quite good. Far better than what we eat! Once I have the opportunity, I will treat my family to this restaurant.' He remembered Hailey. She loves eating meat the most.
After they were done, Lilianne paid for the bill. It cost them almost $1000 for all the food that they ate. That was almost 3/4 of the money that he got from his tutor job.
"What do you want to do now?" Hugo asked Lilianne after they went out of the restaurant.
Lilianne shyly looked at him. "Can I go to a boutique before we go home? I need to pick up some clothes."
"Sure."
Hugo stayed beside Lilianne as they went to a boutique located on the first floor. He saw that there were clothes that could fit Hailey that were being sold in the shop.
"Wait for me here," Lilianne informed him as she went near to the assistant waiting for her on the side.
When Hugo saw that it will take time for Lianne, his feet started to walk toward the aisle where they sell clothes for kids.
'It's been months since Hailey has new clothes. I should buy this for her." A smile showed up on his lips as he picked up a pink dress that was being hung on the wall.
"How much is this?" He asked the assistant who was standing on the side.
"That's only $40, Sir." The female assistant responded.
"I'm going to take this."
Hugo followed the assistant as they went to the counter. He paid using his own money. He didn't want to spend Lilianne's money. She was already spending enough for him.
"What did you buy?" Lilianne placed her hands on Hugo's shoulders. She peeked to the side and saw a dress being packed. "For your sister?"
"Yeah."
"You're sweet to your sister, huh?" Lilianne pointed out. She found it lovely that Hugo deeply cared for his sister.
"Let's go now?" Hugo's brows shot up when he saw that Lilianne was already carrying multiple paper bags in her hand.
"Sure," she answered.
They were about to walk away from the shop when a deep baritone voice called Lilianne.
Her body froze when she heard a familiar voice. Her hands trembled as she slowly reached for Hugo's arms.
Hugo turned his head back to see who called Lilianne. He noticed how startled she was when her name was mentioned. His forehead formed a straight line when he saw who was it. It was no other than Carrence, Lilianne's ex-husband.
"It's alright…" Hugo whispered right into her ears. He could see the fear lingering in her eyes as they both looked back to meet Carrence.
'Is there more reason why Lilianne is acting this way?' He questioned. The only thing that Lilianne told him was that Carrence cheated on her with another woman.
Carrence walked towards them with his head held up high. He looked arrogant as he laughed after getting closer. "Is this the man that you replaced me with?" He mockingly asked.
He looked at Hugo from head to toe, obviously ridiculing him.
"Oh, are you the asshole?" Hugo didn't back off. He confidently took a step forward, hiding Lilianne behind him.
"W-What asshole!" Carrence's face reddened in anger. "Did you know ?she was my wife?" he grinned. 'Or did she even tell you that?"
"Yeah. You said 'was', so that means it's in the past already." Hugo calmly shrugged his shoulders. He couldn't afford to show that he was getting pissed, since that would only mean one thing.
He was letting Carrence win.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. It's a pity that you are clinging off, Lilianne. That woman is a slut. Why would you even like a woman like her?" Carrence laughed out loud as he glanced at Lilianne.
"I would even beat her up and she wouldn't complain!" He boasted around. "I bet she still loves me," he tried grabbing Lilianne's arms from the side, but Hugo wasn't having it.
His jaw clenched after hearing what Carrence said. 'So that's the reason why Lilianne is afraid of him.'
"Did you even saw how she begged on her knees when I leave her? Should I tell you in details, then?"
It was as if Hugo erupted in anger when he let go of Lilianne's hands. He looked at Carrence intently.
*Baamm
Hugo chuckled as he closed his fist. He grabbed Carrence by his collar, punching him in his face.
He can handle insults about himself, but not to his woman.
The people's eyes widened when Carrence flew in the air with Hugo's punch.
"Argh!" Carrence shrieked in pain as his body hit the wall. He fell to the cold tile. He could feel the upper part of his body getting numb by its force.
A crack appeared on the wall at how impactful it was.
"Someone call the ambulance!" The people panicked when Carrence fell unconscious.
"...."
Hugo mockingly laughed out loud when he saw Carrence's nose bleeding. 'I didn't even put enough force in that punch.'
Lilianne quickly held Hugo's hands. "Does it hurt?" she said worriedly asked when she saw that it was slightly red.
He shook his head. "Nah," Hugo answered. "How about you? Don't be affected by his insults. You're far better than that"
Slowly nodding her head, Lilianne looked at Hugo. Her heart was beating so fast. "You accept me even after what you knew?" she muttered in a low voice.
"Of course," Hugo caressed her face.
"Thank you for protecting me." Lilianne sincerely said.
"What do I get in return, then?" Hugo joked around as he glanced to the side when he saw Carrence being taken care of.
Lilianne bit her lower lips and smiled. "What about a hot blow?"
The corner of Hugo's lips stretched out from what he heard.
'It seems like punching Carrence is worth it, after all.'
======
Author's Note- The next chapter will be spicy. Make sure to prepare your tissues! If you cry, of course...
Follow current nov𝒆ls on freew(𝒆)bnov𝒆l.(c)om