Chapter 456 – Beginning with a Daring Encounter

“Andrew shares that sentiment too. Perhaps they can both sign up at the same gym. That way, they can also work out together,” Janet suggested, and Evelyn bobbed her head.

“Yeah, I thought of that. If the distance is too much, we can just find one between our place and yours. That way, neither of us has to travel a long distance,” Evelyn said, and Janet nodded in agreement.

“I agree with you. Let’s decide on that after you get back,” Janet suggested when Andrew came in to get the last set of boxes.

“Alright, say hello to Andrew. And don’t forget to dump the brat’s clothes in water. If possible, you can leave the taps running. I don’t know about you, but doing that would make me feel better,” Evelyn advised, and Janet laughed out loud.

“I should get to it now before Andrew tries to stop me. Thanks for calling, Eve. I feel much better,” Janet said, and Evelyn smiled as she hung up the call and turned to Desmond, who had just joined her.

Janet had an evil smile on her face as she dropped her phone on the dressing table and went to fill the bathtub with water.

“What are you doing?” Andrew asked when he returned to the room and saw her sorting through Rachel’s clothes.

“Are you done?” Janet asked without answering his question.

“Yes. So what are you doing?” Andrew asked once again.

“I will tell you about it later. Why don’t you go around the house one more time and see if we are leaving anything behind while I finish up here?” Janet asked as she escorted Andrew to the door while he eyed her suspiciously.

“Jane?” Andrew asked, but she shoved him out.

“It’s best you don’t know until I’m done. Don’t worry. It’s a woman thing,” she assured him with a broad smile before shutting the door in his face.

Although she knew it was a petty thing to do, but that was the best she could do for now. Merely thinking about the look on Rachel’s face when she finds all of Lucas’ stuff gone, and sees her things in a mess, was enough to lift her spirit.

Janet picked all the major designer brands, and once she was sure the tub was filled with water, she stuffed both clothes, shoes, and hang bags into the tub and then poured all the items in Rachel’s jewelry box into the toilet.

If the jewelry were very important to her, then she should dip her filthy hands into the toilet and get them out. Once she was done, she smiled in satisfaction and returned to the dressing table. She took out Rachel’s red lipstick and returned to the bathroom, where she wrote on the full-length mirror that covered one side of the bathroom.

“THIS IS NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT YOU DESERVE FOR TRYING TO COME BETWEEN MY CHILDREN.”

Satisfied, she returned to organize all of Lucas’ documents into an empty box, and then she picked up her phone before opening the door to let Andrew, who was still waiting by the door, into the bedroom.

“What did you do?” Andrew asked as he walked past her to see what she had done.

Janet followed behind as he went straight to the closet, and when he couldn’t find the clothes she had been packing a moment ago, he went to the bathroom, and he blinked in surprise when he saw the disaster his wife had done.

He looked back at her, and he saw the satisfied sparkle in her eyes, “Does this make you feel better?” He asked, and she gave him a nod.

“For now, yes.”

Andrew took out his phone and snapped a couple of photos, “When you start feeling upset again, you should look at these pictures,” he said before turning on the tap at the sink, making Janet laugh happily as she let him lead her out of the bathroom. He stopped by the nightstand to pick up the box containing the documents before leading her out of the apartment.

By the time they arrived at their home and Janet opened the door, she was pleasantly surprised to see Lucas standing by the door.

“Oh, Luc!” She exclaimed as she went to embrace him, “I’m so happy to see you. How are you feeling now? You’ve lost so much weight,” She observed, and Lucas smiled as he embraced her back.

“I’m alright. I’ve been waiting for a while. Where are you coming from?” Lucas asked curiously.

“We went to get your stuff from the apartment as you requested,” Janet explained just as Andrew walked in carrying two boxes.

“Let me take that from you,” Lucas offered as he rose to take the box from his father.

“If you feel that strong, why not get the other boxes from the car?” Andrew asked, and Lucas chuckled as he went out to get the other boxes.

Both Andrew and Janet had agreed to take Evelyn’s advice and act normally towards him. If they all behaved like it all wasn’t a big deal, then he would also believe so and wouldn’t dwell too much on it.

While Andrew and Lucas brought in the remaining boxes, Janet quickly fixed something for them to eat, and by the time both men were done and had freshened up, the table was set for lunch.

“So, are you back for good now?” Janet asked hopefully as they ate.

“No, I’m not. I came to see you and to let you know that I’m fine so you don’t have to worry about me. I also wanted to pick some of the stuff I would need. I’m going on a vacation,” Lucas said, and his parents nodded.

“A vacation is a good idea. There is nothing like a change of environment to clear your head. Do you have any particular destination in mind?” Andrew asked, and when Lucas shook his head.

“I think I will start by stopping at Serenopolis to see Celsie for a moment before leaving,” Lucas rushed to say before his parents could start suggesting different places he could visit.

“Oh, that’s very good. I’m sure Celsie would love that very much,” Janet said with a pleased smile.

Lucas cleared his throat as he looked at them with a serious expression in his eyes, “I’m deeply sorry for all the pain and heartache that my wrong choice of a girlfriend has caused us all,” Lucas said, and Janet waved it off dismissively.

“Oh, c’mon! None of that is your fault. You don’t have to apologize for it. When the time is right, Rachel will be sorry for messing with us, I promise you,” she said, and Andrew chuckled as he scrolled through his phone before handing it to Lucas.

“Look what your mom did to her stuff,” he said, and Lucas’ eyes rounded in surprise when he saw Rachel’s favorite limited edition handbag soaking in the bathtub alongside her very expensive clothes.

“Mom! You shouldn’t have done this. She’s going to be very mad when she sees this,” Lucas observed with concern even though for some reason, the thought of Rachel being mad and pained made his lips twitch.

“Definitely not as mad as I am at her, I assure you. She must know better than to do anything stupid. Don’t worry about us. We can take care of ourselves. Just focus on yourself, okay?” Janet said, and Lucas gave her a nod.

“Listen to your mom, and don’t worry about anything, okay? Do everything healthy you need to do to heal, and we’ll be here waiting for you when you get back,” Andrew said as he slapped Lucas’ back fondly.

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