A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage novel Chapter 159

The atmosphere turned incredibly awkward for a moment.

The family doctor appeared a bit embarrassed. "Mr. Strakovski, Ms. Roberts informed me that you were scratched by a cat and asked me to come give you a rabies vaccine and tetanus shot."

Lukas's face twisted with displeasure. "It won't kill anyone." He muttered.

Reese pursed her lips helplessly. She struggled to find words to describe Lukas's complex personality.

He wasn't as icy as he appeared, yet he chose to make himself unapproachable.

The family doctor smiled gently, "Mr. Strakovski, it's true that no one will likely die from a cat or dog scratch. The risk of getting rabies is quite low. But you can never be too careful, right? A simple shot just to be safe."

Lukas's expression remained sour. "Get on with it then." He said.

Lukas settled on the sofa in the study while the doctor cleaned his wound with iodine.

Reese stood quietly beside them as the doctor administered the shots and applied a bandage.

After the doctor left, Reese had the housekeeper send him off, then returned to the study.

Leaving the study door ajar, Reese entered directly.

Upon seeing her, Lukas appeared unsettled, "Why are you here again?"

Reese pressed her lips together, "I've come to apologize on behalf of Little Reese. She's more comfortable with me and doesn't understand human language. She thought you were going to harm me. Please don't be mad."

Lukas snorted, "Do you think I'm going to be mad at it?" He said incredulously.

Reese pursed her lips, "I understand that compared to Little Reese, you'd be angrier with me, Gerald, and the others. It was their own actions that led to their troubles, and it had nothing to do with other people. I know your intentions were for the best, and I was unclear about things today. I apologize."

Lukas's cold demeanor and indifferent tone remained, "No need to apologize. I'm not angry with you. You don't need to speculate. I helped you because you're different from other women."

As soon as Lukas spoke, he quickly turned his head and furrowed his brow in frustration.

He couldn't believe that he had let his words slip out without thinking. And he didn’t mean it either.

But just as he thought this, Reese calmly responded, "I'm aware, Mr. Strakovski, you don't need to remind me. I understand that I hold a place in your consideration. I'm self-aware and won't harbor thoughts that I shouldn't have. Today, I'm apologizing to clear my own conscience."

Lukas's mood darkened even further, and he gazed at Reese with a mocking smile, "No thoughts you shouldn't have, huh? Then why did you call a doctor for a rabies shot last night?"

Reese was undaunted, meeting his gaze, "Mr. Strakovski, it's a rational concern. I'd have done the same for anyone. And yes, I understand your intentions. However, in the future, please don't use this approach like today's incident. I couldn't shake off the horrifying image of the accident scene. Just the thought of it makes me feel nauseous." She said.

Lukas was nearly beside himself with anger. He stared at Reese, his smile turning cold, "Of course, you would have done the same for anyone else."

Reese sensed that Lukas believed she was considering his well-being, so she promptly clarified, "It's true. My response wouldn't have changed regardless of who it was."

Lukas's fury grew, and he gritted his teeth, "Get out! Right now!" He roared.

Reese's eyes flickered, confused by the sudden change in his tone. What was happening?

She stared at Lukas dejectedly for a few seconds before realizing he must still be upset about her lack of awareness. So she mumbled, "Then Mr. Strakovski, please rest early."

After speaking, she exited politely, closing the study door behind her as she left.

Inside the study, Lukas seethed with anger, knocking over objects on his desk in frustration.

She had simply been curious, picking it up for a brief glance. She hadn't anticipated Cole's misinterpretation.

A slight smile played on her lips. Given the delay in breakfast delivery and Cole's assumption, there was no need for her to correct the mistake.

She allowed this charming misunderstanding to persist.

However, as she overheard the exchange between the two, Reese's delicate expression quickly turned solemn.

If her understanding was accurate, the breakfast Cole was holding was undoubtedly the affectionate meal Ava had prepared for him.

However, Ava lacked the courage to give it to Cole directly, fearing he'd figure it out. So every morning, she secretly left it on the counter while no one was around, labeling it as breakfast for Cole.

But how had it come to be attributed to Chloe?

Worse still, judging by Cole's attitude, he genuinely believed Chloe had prepared the breakfast and even felt sorry for her due to time constraints.

What infuriated Reese, even more, was that Chloe didn't bother to correct his misconception.

Reese seethed with anger but couldn't confront Chloe's deceit at that moment.

If Cole learned that the breakfast was Ava's doing, Ava's secret crush would be revealed for sure.

Reese couldn't decide on Ava's behalf when it came to her emotions.

With a gloomy expression, Reese shot Chloe a resentful look before walking toward them.

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