His Eagle Eyes on Me

Not wanting his mother to hold unrealistic expectations, Lucas decided to tell her the truth. "Mom, she is the daughter of the wealthiest man in Aryadelle," he said. Lucas' mother froze, and, for a moment, she thought she had misheard him.

"Ivy used to be Irene, my nanny back with the Woods. Her biological parents found her after that. Her family is wealthy, and we don't belong to the same world."

Lucas' mother's face suddenly looked awkward. "Oh, my. I didn't know you were Irene, Ivy. Lucas told me about you when he heard that you passed away. Who would have known that you were alive and well? How surprising!"

"I'm sorry for worrying you two," Ivy said.

"Oh, don't apologize! It's a good thing that you are fine!" Lucas' mother studied her intently, awed but disappointed that Lucas was unlikely to marry Ivy.

"Please have a piece of cake!" Ivy unwrapped a cake and handed it to Lucas' mother. "A bite should be fine."

"Haha! I'm not watching my diet right now! The doctors told me to eat whatever I want." Lucas' mother took the cake, took a bite, and chuckled. "The doctors suggested I return home, but I didn't want to trouble Lucas. If I went home, he would need to find a caretaker for me. That's too much hassle! Staying in the hospital isn't too expensive, and taking care of the aftermath is easier here if something happens." "Mom, please don't say such things," Lucas interjected.

"All right, I won't." She turned her attention to Ivy. "Ivy, did you arrive in Taronia today?"

"Yes, I landed this afternoon."

"How nice of you to come and see me right away," Lucas' mother said affectionately.

"I was worried about your condition,"

Ivy said in concern. "I actually discussed things with Lucas and wanted to take you to Aryadelse, where the medical facilities are better."

"That won't be necessary! I have late-stage cancer. It can't be cured anywhere" She continued, "Why waste that money if there's no cure? Lucas is starting his own business now and there are many expenses. I can't burden him with my illness. I couldn't help him before

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"Please don't always think that way. He doesn't feel burdened by you."

"I know. He's a great young man. I didn't even tell him about my illness. One of my friends told him secretly, and he returned to the country as soon as he heard. Originally, he was planning to start his business.in Edelweiss." Tears welled in her eyes. "We had actually fallen out of touch for three or four years by then. I sent him to his father's place, and he was very angry with me."

As she spoke, Lucas' eyes reddened, and he walked out of the hospital room.

His mother and Ivy watched him leave.

"He doesn't talk much, but he's truly a good person. I'm sure you see that, too, and that's why you came to see him," Lucas' mother continued.

Ivy nodded. "I know he's a good person. That's why I've remembered him all these years. I knew that I would regret it for life if I didn't come see him."

Lucas' mother smiled. "Still, he really isn't worthy of you. You're a spectacular woman now, and your family is wealthy and powerful."

"My parents don't prioritize money. They just don't want me to marry and move to Taronia. If I could take Lucas to Aryadelle, my parents should be willing to accept him." "Really?" Hope flickered in Lucas' mother's eyes.