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34. A CHOICE

Penulis: Faith Adore
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-12 23:59:22
CLARA

"He seemed really upset." I broke the silence when we were finally alone in the hallway.

The vein in Lucas's temple pulsed and he exhaled through his nose, slow and controlled. His lips were pressed into a hard, thin line and when he finally spoke, his voice was low,

"The kid is getting out of hand. I am a busy man, he keeps demanding too much and throwing tantrums. I literally give him everything and yet…" He trailed off, then ran a hand through his hair, his eyes worn and sad.

I did not know how I felt about the way he bared his emotions to me. And why was I so touched?

I had a vendetta against Lucas and every single one of his family. I should not feel this way.

"You… uh…" I started, but I could not get any encouraging words out. He sighed, then turned around and started walking ahead.

"You do not have to pretend like you care. I know if it's left to you, you would burn down this place with Connie and me in it." He spoke while I trudged behind him.

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