Chapter 166

Valerie soon reacted and leaned up to wrap her arms around Lucius. She needed a spark to clear her head. Her gut screamed that whatever she'd forgotten was crucial. Passion ignited between them, and they quickly gave in to their pent-up desire, kissing fiercely as they unleashed it. A fleeting thought suddenly pierced Valerie's mind then. She felt like she'd grabbed hold of something vital. Then, disaster struck. In the heat of their embrace, her wild movements had knocked something over. A loud crash echoed as an object hit the floor. Lucius and Valerie both froze. The object that had fallen was the puzzle ball—the intricate ornament Hannah had warned Valerie not to touch on the day she'd moved into Azure Bay. Lucius instinctively pushed Valerie aside to check if the puzzle ball was damaged. Its craftsmanship was so delicate that even the slightest mishap could ruin it. His obvious concern made Valerie realize something was up with it. She asked, "The person who gave you that ba