Captivation: Want Nothing But You novel Chapter 74

When Lukas left, Shelia walked into the room.She stood by the bed, taking in her surroundings.The room was well-lit and cozy.The queen-sized bed was dressed in bright yellow sheets and the floor was covered with a fluffy light grey carpet.All sharp edges in sight had been baby-proofed.

"Well, little one, all this thanks to you," she said softly, putting a hand on her belly.

This was much different than the storage room she had called "her room" in the past month and a half.

She walked out to the balcony and was surprised to discover that she could see the garden from up there.

The wind blew across the small pond in the middle of the garden, creating countless ripples on its surface.

Occasionally, a koi fish would jump up and then dive back into the water.

While Victor's grandmother was still alive, she would take Rachel to that same pond, where they had tea and chatted.

That had been the time of Rachel's life.

Even Victor's indifference wouldn't ruin her mood after a day like that.

But after the old lady passed away, Victor hardly ever came back home.

If Rachel wanted to see him, she had to go to the Sullivan Group.

Victor's grandma had always looked after her, taking her under her wing and when she died, Rachel was left without protection.

The servants had started being disrespectful towards her and no one cared enough to stop them.

After all, who would stand up for her, a woman scorned by her own husband? Lukas had been the only exception.

He had always treated Rachel with respect, but he was usually busy and besides, he was getting on in years, so he couldn't watch her back all the time.

Knock, knock The sound dragged Shelia out of her reverie.

She walked back into the room and opened the door.

It was Lukas, holding a glass in his hand.

"Miss Bennet, I brought you some milk with cinnamon and honey."

The smell of the hot milk hit Rachel's nostrils, bringing about a wave of nausea.

"Lukas, I…"

Before she could finish, her stomach lurched violently.

She covered her mouth and ran into the bathroom, barely managing to reach the sink before the contents of her stomach made their appearance.

Lukas, startled by this strange turn of events, left the glass on the table and followed Rachel.

He hesitated in the bathroom's doorway.

"Miss Bennet, are you okay?"

Still gripping the edges of the sink so tight that her knuckles had turned white, Rachel nodded.

She washed her face and rinsed her mouth and smiled weakly at Lukas.

"Don't worry.I'm fine."

"Was it the milk?"

"The smell, yes.But it sounds delicious.Why don't you drink it?"

As Rachel walked out of the bathroom, she saw the offending beverage on the table and quickly covered her nose.

"But, the doctor said that milk and honey is really good for the fetus."

Rachel looked at the glass, then at Lukas's stubborn face and forced a smile.

"Lukas, even if I do drink it, I will just throw it up later.You know what? I'll try again later, when my stomach isn't so sensitive."

Lukas still looked unconvinced.

"I really can't drink it now," Rachel said in a hoarse voice, her throat still raw from throwing up.

"Alright.You should get some rest.I'll ask the maid to make you another one later,"

Lukas finally relented.

He took the glass and turned to leave, but Rachel called out, "Wait…"