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nEllena stared blankly at Keenan who was also still looking at her. Her mouth was dry, as if she couldn't say anything. How come? Suddenly she was met by accident with her lover who had not seen her for a long time.

nIt was no longer a surprise to Ellena, because this morning Filia had already informed herself about Keenan's return to the city. In fact, according to Filia Keenan already knew the truth about their friendly relationship. This of course made it more difficult for Filia to avoid Keenan, moreover Keenan who also knew about Filia's boarding house. I don't know how this guy knew about it.

nEllena Wanted to not believe it, but in fact it was true that the man was Keenan. The man she had longed for and avoided at the same time was suddenly in front of her eyes. She was happy to see the man's face again. However, the pain he felt was, in fact, far greater than that.

nInstantly Ellena's eyes filled with tears, a sign that her heart was very fragile in the face of that reality. Not herself, she was worried about the fate of his relationship with Keenan after this meeting. she was sure that Keenan would not just accept the fact about her relationship with Lucas, especially now that Lucas was with her. Of course there was no longer any reason for her to lie to Keenan and hide all his secrets with Lucas.

nWithout Ellena knowing, the crystal clear finally spilled out without being able to prevent it. Her gaze suddenly blurred, so she couldn't see Keenan's face clearly.

nLike Ellena, Keenan was still frozen in shock. Seeing what was in front of his eyes at this moment, he seemed to have rediscovered something that had been missing from him. He was moved, feeling happy because he could be reunited with the woman he had been looking for. Keenan slowly stepped on his feet, intending to approach Ellena who was still frozen in place.

nAt the same time, Lucas, who had been watching the two of them, immediately walked over to Ellena. Now he was standing right next to Ellena. His gaze focused ahead, watching Keenan who was getting closer.

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"Elle? Is it really you?

" Keenan asked a little hoarsely as he studied every inch of Ellena's face, as if he wanted to make sure what his eyes caught.

nInstead of answering Keenan's question, Ellena just let the tears flow down her cheeks. Her mouth was completely numb, as if he couldn't move even just to say the word

"Yes

".

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"Elle, is it really you? Am I not seeing it wrong? You are here, in front of me?

" Keenan looked sadly at Ellena's face. In fact, his eyes were also slightly teary. He felt touched because he could be reunited with Ellena, a figure he had longed for and had been waiting for.

nKeenan then raised his hands, as if to cup them to Ellena's face. However, before he had time to touch Ellena's beautiful face, suddenly Lucas' sound of snoring made him wake up and glanced at Ellena's left side.

nKeenan stared blankly at Lucas' face, which looked a little wry, as if he didn't like it. However, he didn't want to care too much about Lucas being there. He then turned his attention back to Ellena.

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"Elle, why are you crying? Did someone hurt you?

" Keenan asked when he realized that tears were pouring down his lover's cheeks. He then glanced back at Lucas with an even expression. 'Who exactly is that man?' his mind began to ask.

nLucas was still the same, cold and looked at Keenan disapprovingly. Even though it was his first time seeing Keenan, he could already guess who it was without waiting for Ellena's explanation. Of course he could tell by looking at their gazes.

n'So he's Ellena was referring to?' Lucas whispered to himself while lifting the corner of his lips as if giving a condescending expression.

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"Elle, we have to talk face to face!

" Keenan pulled Ellena's hand slowly, intending to take Ellena a little away from Lucas. However, just as he and Ellena were about to step in, Lucas suddenly did the same.

nLucas swiftly grabbed Ellena's hand and restrained her from moving from beside him. He really wouldn't let Ellena go out with another man like that, even if the man in question was Keenan.

nEllena turned to Lucas, even with Keenan who also did the same. Instantly Keenan lowered his gaze to Lucas' hand which was holding his lover's hand. His expression suddenly turned sour, his jaw slightly hardened. Of course he didn't want to see another man holding Ellena's hand.

nIt seems, Keenan has not seen the news about Lucas' marriage which is being widely reported in the mass media and newspapers, so he doesn't know about the marriage between Lucas and his lover.

nLet alone Keenan, even Ellena doesn't seem to know the news currently circulating. This was evident from her normal-looking attitude and had not questioned Lucas about it.

nKeenan looked back at Ellena questioningly.

"Elle, who is she?

" he asked without releasing Ellena's hand from his.

nKeenan's question instantly made Ellena take her eyes off Lucas' face. Elena was again stunned. He felt confused about what to answer Keenan's question.

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"Elle, you didn't answer my question?

" Keenan looked even more surprised. Actually, he couldn't help but wipe the tears from Ellena's cheeks. However, seeing Lucas's current expression made him hold back his urge, even though he couldn't bear to let Ellena cry like that. What's more, the woman's sobs seemed to be suppressed. 'That must be painful for Ellena,' he thought.

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"Elle why are you just silent?

" Again Keenan asked the question while Ellena was still unmoved.

"Who is that man?

" he added then as he looked at Ellena inquiringly.

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"Kee-Keenan, he....

" Ellena couldn't help but continue her words. It was too hard for him to tell Keenan the truth. He turned to Lucas who was still holding his hand.

nAt the same time, Lucas also looked at the two brown beads that had not stopped shedding tears. Their gazes locked for a moment. Now it was Keenan's turn to stare at the two of them. However, it didn't last long.

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"Elle, answer me!

" Keenan's assertion suddenly made Ellena gasp and ended her activity looking at Lucas, then turned back to her lover.

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"Please let go of my lover's hand!

" Keenan glared at Lucas face. However, Lucas just didn't flinch and twitched the corners of his lips.

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"Didn't you hear? Let go of my lover's hand!

" Keenan grabbed Lucas' hand and tried to free it from Ellena's hand. However, it's a shame that Lucas has strengthened his defense even more, so it can't be easily defeated.

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"You?—Elle, tell me who this man is? Why did you let him hold your hand like that, ha?

" Keenan turned the conversation to Ellena again.

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"H-he-

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"I'm Ellena's husband!

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