His Eagle Eyes on Me

Ivy sat down next to the bed and said, "Lucas, it's not that I wanted to hide things from you. It's just that my family situation is quite unique. Also, we haven't seen each other in three years, so I didn't know if you had changed."

"I understand. You're now the young lady of a wealthy family. You can't casually reveal your identity to outsiders in case you get into trouble," he said.

"It's not just that. My parents are concerned about my safety. I only brought one bodyguard the last time I was here."

Lucas turned to look at Ivy and said, "If I'm not mistaken, your father is Elliot Foster."

Ivy nodded. "During summer vacation three years ago, I went to Aryadelle, and I found my biological parents by accident. They wanted me to have a better life, so they faked my death in Taronia."

"I understand. Finding your biological parents is a good thing. You don't have to work as a nanny for others anymore, and you don't have to cater to other people to make a living."

"The scar I had on my face has always been fake. My grandma made me look ugly to protect me. That's also why my biological parents couldn't find me. My grandma had good intentions; she loved me and feared for my safety, so she came up with that plan."

Lucas was shaken. No words could express his feelings, and his mind was blank. Still, he understood that Ivy would not have experienced such complications if she had not been placed in such a difficult situation to begin with.

Ivy walked up to Lucas and sat him down on the bed beside her. "Lucas, I really like you. I came to Taronia this time to tell you this."

Lucas felt like his soul had been drained out of him, but he managed to respond instinctively: "We don't belong together."

"Are you saying that because my family is rich? Would you still say the same if I came from an ordinary family?"

"The investor who approached me is doing so under your family's orders, isn't that right?"

"That was my elder brother's way of testing you," Ivy explained.

"What did you tell your family?"

"I can't hide anything from them regarding what I'm doing here. They know I like you." Her face reddened as she continued, "They really want to meet you. Whenever you have time, I'll take you to Aryadelle to visit them."

"I'm busy. I don't have time to travel," Lucas said.

Ivy tried to lighten the mood. "Don't be so serious! Today can be considered our first official reunion."

"I already guessed that you were Irene."

"Why didn't you say anything, then?"

"Because you didn't."

"My family didn't want me to admit to being her. I didn't want to lie to you. Don't be mad at me!" Ivy pleaded.

"I'm not mad," he said, and, indeed,

he was not angry. He was glad to learn that Irene was alive and well. However, the difference in their statuses made him feel awkward.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

He used to be the one with the higher status, as Irene was his servant. Now, their relationship dynamic had taken a drastic turn.

Ivy could sense that Lucas was not

angry and beamed at him. "Let's go have dinner together and check on your mom afterward, okay? I I promised her I would bring her cakes from Aryadelle."

Lucas had no reason to refuse and asked, "Ivy, your parents will never let you settle down here in Taronia, will they?"