A Love Forgotten

Logan’s question stumped me, and my throat constricted as I failed to get my words out

Ultimately, Lexplained in a low, subdued voice, “But I have a bad reputation. I’ll only trouble you if I stay

here.”

I dared not meet his eyes after saying that. All I could do was stare at my feet. But even then, I could still sense Logan’s stares and decided to stay bowed.

A long time passed before I heard a sigh. Then, Logan said, “Don’t overthink things. Hurry up and get inside. I help you settle down.”

He then walked ahead and into the house.

I hesitated for a few seconds before catching up with him.

Logan’s house was quiet, and the maids were doing their tasks in an orderly fashion.

I didn’t know why, but I felt comfortable here. Unlike Elijah’s empty villa, this place felt more lived–in and homey

Just then, I spotted a wooden bookshelf with some paint peeling off it and a fireplace with black cinder marks along its edges. There was even a large and well–maintained leather couch.

1 stiffly sat on the couch, waiting for Logan to change his clothes upstairs.

My mind was empty, and I couldn’t process anything

Being here felt like a dream. Did I really leave the suffocating Elijah so easily?

Logan later returned downstairs in a casual gray shirt. His pants outlined his long legs, and his loose top made him seem like a more casual and friendly person.

That was when I noticed Logan’s broad shoulders and narrow waist. He looked even more handsome in this outfit than when he wore a suit. Everything about him felt softer, and it was as if he had a halo that cast a gentle glow onto his entire body.

I gaped at him in awe, forgetting how to speak.

Logan welcomed my stares, his gaze softening as he asked, “Are you tired?”

I shook my head.

He then sat opposite me and explained. “This place is my family home. It’s a little old, but it has many

rooms-”

He paused, then continued, “My parents are still abroad in Switzia. My two younger brothers are also

Overseas

“The girl you saw earlier is my younger cousin, Ruby Quare. She plans to take the entrance exam for Halton University’s art department. She’s been searching for a mentor to provide her with specialized art training in the city during these two months.”

Hearing that only made me feel more awkward. “I’m fine, Logan. I’ll leave tomorrow. I’m actually fine on my own I can also book a hotel room.”

While I blabbered on, I realized just how many alternative solutions I had

Why on earth had I come with Logan to his family home? How embarrassing!

I couldn’t bear such humiliation Id practically revealed my flaws by listing my options out to Logan.

Logan chuckled lightly. “I’d be too worried to let you stay at a hotel alone. Besides, Dr. Quinell said that you require three days of acupuncture treatments and hospital visits for check–ups. You can stay here during this period.”

Hed before adding, “I can also arrange for you to stay elsewhere if you don’t like it here.”

I shook my head at once. “No, no! I love it here. I really do!”

My cheeks grew warm and red once I finished saying that.

Logan inspected my face in detail and chuckled. “Ari, why do you seem to like blushing so much?”

I cupped my cheeks and lowered my head. “I don’t know either. Perhaps it’s because I lost my memories the moment I awoke. In my remaining memories, I’m technically still a freshman.”

At that point in my life, I was still 18 and had just fallen in love. My 18–year–old self had no clue how to be around a perfect man like Logan.

Not only was Hike that with Logan, but the younger me was too flustered to act normally even around the rotten Elijah.

In losing seven years of my memories, my tactfulness and composure as an adult had also vanished. Although I was 25 years old now, my emotional intelligence was equivalent to that of the blank slate it was at 18.

Logan pensively responded, “So, you only remember things that happened before you were 18. What about those from after?”

“I’ve forgotten about them. I genuinely can’t remember. I shrugged. Then, I kept my eyes on him as I asked, “Do you believe that I’m telling the truth, Logan?”

I was deathly afraid that he would have even the slightest amount of doubt.

For some reason, I felt I would be miserable if he hesitated to trust me for a second or even less. Apart from Teri, Logan was the only person who could show me kindness now that I’d lost my memories.

“I believe you.” Logan nodded and shot me a warm smile that could melt even the coldest of hearts. “I, Woody, trust you, Ari.”

I beamed back at him with tears brimming in my eyes.

However, Logan didn’t let me dwell on my emotions and promptly motioned me to the dining room for a meal.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

The maids at the Wood residence had made a light meal with fish, red meats, and some scrambled eggs. It wasn’t the lavish dinner spread I’d imagined the Wood family to have, but regardless, I enjoyed the meal

lot since I had been starving for an entire day.

Logan was charming even when he ate. He had decent spoonfuls of food at a time before sipping on some soup. And while eating, he never made a sound or spoke.

Halfway through my meal, I realized that Ruby–who had snapped at me earlier–didn’t join us downstairs

to eat.

I wanted to ask Logan about it, but I wasn’t sure how to bring it up. So, I peeked at him.

However, Logan didn’t seem to care that Ruby wasn’t with us. He simply and leisurely ate before heading.

to the living room to read some newspapers and magazines.

Upon realizing that I had fallen behind, I quickly ate my dinner and joined him.

“Are you full?” Logan asked

I nodded before asking back, “What about Ruby? We shouldn’t just ignore the fact that she’s not coming down for dinner, right?”

Logan smiled. “She’s old enough to know better. She’ll come downstairs for food when she’s hungry, so you don’t need to worry about her.”

Logan then ordered the maids to set up a room and prepare some clothes for me. Then, he turned to face me and said, “Get some proper rest tonight. I’ll bring you to the hospital for a check–up at 8:00 am

tomorrow.”

“I can go on my own!” I uttered while standing up at once.

Logan glanced at me and shook his head. “No way. I said I’d bring you there, so I’m doing it.”

I wanted to keep insisting, but Logan had already left with his phone to make some business calls. So, I could only helplessly follow the maid upstairs.

There were indeed many rooms in the Wood residence.

The maid brought me to the third floor, where at least ten rooms lined both sides of the hallway.

I was speechless.

From what I recalled, none of my family’s houses were this massive or grand.

Was I finally experiencing the kind of lavishness that wealthy people lived in? The kind that was only heard of in rumors and tales?

The Wood family seemed to be several social ranks higher than Elijah, who was considered nouveau riche. After all, Elijah didn’t look like he owned many houses under his name. He was nothing like Logan, who appeared to be a part of the vieux riche crowd of Halton City.

The maid politely led me to a guest room. Once she opened the door, I froze from head to toe in sheer awe.

The room was massive!

It wasn’t a guest room–this was more like a small suite with three bedrooms and one living room.

Upon entry, the washroom was to my left. As I walked further into the room, I found a medium–sized closet and a bedroom with a huge bed beside it. Meanwhile, opposite the bed was a bathroom that even had a bathtub!

This specific bedroom was fully decorated in warm tones and had wooden flooring with pale, yellow wallpaper. The bed frame itself was made of pure oakwood.