chapter 178

No wonder Ben calls me so dumb. I am dumb indeed.Eric thought that now Lucy would understand his intentions as he clearly told her everything. But to his shock, he saw Lucy burst into tears."L-Lucy?" Eric sprang up to his feet and rushed to her side. "Lucy? What's wrong? Wh-why are you crying? Don't cry."Lucu suddenly got up. "I-I am full. Thank you for taking the trouble for all the cooking and cleaning. You can leave Boss."Hiding her crying face, she ran inside her room."Lucy!" Eric followed her and banged on the door. "Lucy. Open the door. Why are you crying?"Lucy softly said, "B-Boss please leave. I am fine.""How can you be fine? You will not cry if you are fine. D-Did I do something wrong?" Eric panicked. "I-I only said the truth."That felt like a sharp knife that stabbed her heart.Truth. Yes, it is the truth. But it is bitter as hell! I didn't know that Boss likes someone so much. Then why did he act as if he didn't understand emotions?A man cannot be so possessive about someone unless he has even a bit of feeling for her. Damn kathy is so lucky!She cried more, thinking of losing such a good man like Eric. There was no chance for her at all. The pain of her unrequited love pierced her heart into pieces."It's so painful.." she mumbled as she sobbed hard.Eric paled outside. His sharp ears heard the faintest of her voice. "Where is it painful?" Fear and anxiety made his stomach churn. "Lucy. Tell me. Where is it painful?" He tried to coax her."..."He heard that?"No-nowhere. Boss, I told you to leave…""How can I leave when you are in pain? Wait. Don't be afraid, okay? I will call my acquaintance. He is a doctor. He will treat you in no time."Lucy's eyes flew open. "No! No! I-I am not sick! Boss please... leave me alone for some time.""Lucy-""If you don't then I will never talk to you!" She lashed out.Eric froze."And don't trouble anybody for coming here. You heard it wrong. It's not painful." Tears streamed down her cheeks. "Boss don't talk please..."The more I will hear your voice, the more I feel hurt in my chest.Eric slumped in defeat.She is angry. She is so angry at me…I don't understand.A gripping pain emerged in him by her indifference and ignorance. He wanted to break open the door and hug her. He wanted to check on her if she was still in pain. He wanted to apologize to her if he hurt her. But before her meek voice that urged him to leave her alone, he couldn't bear to force her.Lucy…---