Love Contract

Mary had been talking about her daily life for the past twenty minutes when her mother had gradually fallen asleep.

Her mother's physical health was deteriorating. She did not know how much longer she could hold on.

She stood up and tucked her mother in. She then gently opened the door and walked out quietly.

In the hospital hallway, she watched Lucas make a phone by the window.

"Yes... Lucas Murong... The flight is at eight o'clock tonight. Yes... America." Lucas knocked on the windowsill rhythmically. "Yes... Can I return it? Well, cancel the order. Okay, thank you. When Mary walked towards him, she vaguely heard what he said on the phone.

"America? Are you going back?" Mary asked.

"Here you are!" Hearing the voice, Lucas turned around and hung up the phone. He said to Mary with a smile, "I won't go back so I just canceled the ticket."

"You... Were you going to leave?" "Yes." Lucas nodded. "I don't have anything else to do here. I wanted to call William to inform him, but he didn't answer."

"It's all my fault." Mary felt sorry. "If you hadn't received a call from Dr. Cao and hadn't picked me up in R Town, you would have been able to leave."

"I volunteered." Lucas raised his eyebrows.

"It's not too late though," said Mary after thinking for a while. "It's not too late to go to the airport now. Why did you cancel the ticket? Let's go now. I'll see you off." She then pulled Lucas's sleeve and walked out.

"Stop, stop, stop..." Lucas felt amused and went hurriedly to stop her. "I've decided to stay not because it's late, you know?"

"But..."

"I suddenly discovered that there were still a lot of things left to be done here," said Lucas while looking at Mary.

"What things?"

"Well..." Lucas rubbed his nose and smiled. "For example, I haven't had lunch yet and I haven't sent the car back."

"Then is it okay if you don't go back?"

"Don't worry. I'm fine." "Then where is your car? Where did you get it?" Mary asked.

"The car shop near the airport."

"So you have arrived at the airport! It's all my fault," Mary said in shock.

"If you want to alleviate your sin, just invite me for lunch."

Lucas drove the car he had just taken out from the shop near the airport with Mary. Of course, he had also added gas at a gas station along the way.

As soon as the car stopped at the shop, many people swarmed around it. It seemed like they were afraid that it would run away again.

"OK, OK." Lucas rolled down the window, opened the door, raised his hands and said to the people around him with a smile, "Everyone seems to be very nervous." Mary got off the car from the other side and looked at him speechlessly.

"Manager, it's him!" The shop assistant who was supposed to accompany Lucas to the test drive said angrily, "He stole our car!"

"Hey!" Lucas came close to the man's face and said, "If I stole it, why would I send this back? Watch your language, okay? I'll return it now!"

"Mr. Lucas Murong, right?" the manager of the car shop said politely. "I don't know why you drove our car away. I'd like to let you know that we can sue you for that."

"I told you I wanted to have a test drive," Lucas said, shrugging his shoulders. "I'm not used to being followed around so I left by myself. You are too nervous."

"You..." The shop assistant clenched his fists and glared at Lucas as if he was looking at a lunatic.

"I'm done trying this car," Lucas said while pouting. He ignored their glares and continued, "This car is good, except for the fuel consumption. On my way here, I added more fuel, right, Mary?" "What?" Mary looked at Lucas and nodded. "Yes.

"Well..." The manager looked confused. He had worked for many years at the car shop but he had never met such a "special" client. He did not know what to do for a moment so he turned to Lucas and asked calmly, "Well, Mr. Lucas Murong, were you satisfied with your test drive?"

"Not bad." Lucas casually patted the car.

"Then..." Embarrassed, the manager continued, "What do you think? You can drive it to your heart's content after paying for it."

"Forget it." Lucas shook his hand and said firmly, "No." "You..." The manager was so angry his face turned pale. "Sir, it's not easy for us to deal with this. We-"

"I want to try that car." Lucas interrupted him mid-sentence and pointed at the conspicuous black car in the middle of the shop.

Mary looked at the direction where he was pointing and vaguely saw the price tag. The car was very expensive.

When Lucas said it, the surroundings instantly became quiet.

The manager was astounded for a moment. Suddenly, his angry expression was replaced by delight. "Mr. Murong, you have such a good taste. Let's go inside and have a look." "Let's go." Lucas looked at Mary and swaggered towards the shop.

"Are you toying with them again?" Mary whispered to him.

"No, I'm serious."

With a skeptical attitude, Mary watched Lucas get in the car and have a test drive again. It was not until he took out his card and paid the bill without blinking that she really believed him. Lucas and William were indeed friends. He was as generous as William.

The thought of it made Mary sad again. 'Is William on his way to Japan now?'

"What are you thinking about?" Lucas walked towards her and gazed at the melancholic look on her face. He thought for a while and said, "I'll take you for a ride. Would you like to come, Miss?" "Ha ha," replied Mary with a smile. "It's my pleasure."

They walked out of the shop with a smile. Behind them, a group of shop assistants, led by the manager, sent them off.

"Oh, by the way," Lucas said suddenly as he turned around when they were about to exit the shop, "how would you deal with the paperwork of the previous car?"

"Forget it," the manager answered while waving his hand dismissively. "That car is not really in line with your temperament. As you have paid for the fuel already, I really don't know how to thank you." "Okay..." Lucas nodded with satisfaction. "Thank you very much, manager."

"You're welcome." The manager grinned.

"You really don't look like a doctor," Mary said to Lucas as soon as she got inside the new car.

"Oh? Why is that?" Lucas smiled and added, "I'm kind, warm, smart, smiling, handsome, and talented. I have all the qualities that doctors should have!"

Mary was speechless. She stared at him for a while and burst into laughter.

"Let's go!" Lucas shouted and started the car.

Their lunch was in Moon Bay Restaurant, chosen by Lucas

Although Lucas had helped her twice already, she still felt that she was unfamiliar with him. She thought she'd better be polite and just let him call the shots.

"Welcome.

Table for two?" The shop assistant in the restaurant greeted them politely.

"Yes." Lucas nodded.

"Do you have a reservation?"

"No."

"Come with me please." The waiter led the two to a table by the window while smiling.

"What do you want to eat?" Lucas took the menu and handed it to Mary.

"You order. It's up to you."

"No, no, no." Lucas insisted, "Lady first."

Mary looked at him and sighed in defeat. "Okay." When she opened the menu, her eyes widened. 'Damn it! How could dishes be so expensive?!'

Lucas drank his tea quietly. When he saw the surprised expression on Mary's face, he smirked.

"Just this pasta." Mary ordered a relatively cheap dish.

"Don't you want to eat more?" Lucas put his glass down. "You must have consumed a lot of energy this morning, right?"

Mary glanced at him and blushed.

"Ha ha!" Lucas smiled, picked up the menu and pointed at the pictures of the dishes he preferred to the waiter. "This steak, and this caviar... and this dessert." "Okay." The waiter nodded. "Please wait for a moment. The dishes will be served soon."

"Okay."

"I'm going to the bathroom. Could you wait for a minute?" Lucas said.

"Okay." Mary nodded and watched him walk away. When he was out of her sight, she picked up the menu and began to calculate the prices of the dishes carefully. Lucas came back immediately and the dishes were served.

The sound of the violin in the restaurant was melodious. It was very suitable for chatting and eating.

"Mary," said Lucas suddenly, "could you tell me what happened recently?"

While gazing at the window, she answered, "A lot of things have happened..."

"Then tell me one by one. Perhaps I can help you with it."

"Okay." Mary added with a smile, "You are William's friend so you'll know these things sooner or later. Even if I don't tell you, he'll tell you in the future for sure."

"Right."

"William... He broke up with his father. His father told him that if he were to look for Frank, he would disown him."

Mary told Lucas everything one by one.

After Mary had finished, Lucas frowned and remarked, "Things seem to be very complicated."

"Yes." Mary sighed. She had no idea what to do.

"We can't do anything about it now," said Lucas. "William is very stubborn. Since he has decided to go to Japan, he will not come back until he finds who he is looking for. We can only wait. Let's see if he can bring Frank back."

"Okay." Mary nodded expressionlessly. "Then, what do you think?" Nervous, Lucas looked at Mary and asked, "If they were to come back together, what are you going to do?"

"Me?" With a self-mockery smile, Mary added, "My marriage to William is just a show made to deceive the public. If they come back together, I will take the initiative and leave William."

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