The Day I Walked Away My Empire Began novel Chapter 303

Elio’s face went even paler, all the color draining away.

He held on to Lucie’s hand like he couldn’t bear to let go.

“Lucie, is work really that important? More important than me?”

“And I just… I don’t like the idea of you being alone in New Amberton. I worry about you…”

Lucie’s heart squeezed, but she managed a soft smile. “You really don’t have to worry. I’ll be careful. I can take care of myself.”

This time, she wasn’t taking any chances. On top of her usual security, she’d paid a ridiculous amount for an elite team—just to be extra sure nothing would happen.

Elio’s tone sharpened, his chest rising and falling. “Can you really protect yourself? You said that last time. Remember how that turned out?”

Lucie’s face grew serious. “It’s different now. Besides, something happened at my company. I have to get back and deal with it as soon as possible.”

“What happened?”

“It’s nothing for you to worry about. I’ll handle it.”

The room went quiet.

Mrs. Pitts caught on that Lucie was in a tough spot and jumped in to help. “Sweetheart, if you’ve got things to take care of, go do what you need to do. We’ll look after Elio here.”

Elio protested right away. “Grandma!”

Mrs. Pitts shot him a stern look. “Don’t be difficult. She has her own life and career. She can’t just drop everything for you.”

She turned to Lucie, her smile gentle. “If you run into any trouble or need help, just let us know, alright?”

Lucie nodded. “Thank you, Mrs. Pitts.”

She didn’t say anything else. She stood up to leave.

Elio wanted to keep her there so badly, but he knew her well enough to realize it wouldn’t work. All he could do was watch her go.

Still, he couldn’t stop worrying. He’d make sure someone kept an eye on her, just in case.

A little while later, Lucie stepped out of the hospital room.

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