Chapter 45

Chapter 45:

"How is she doing?" Darius asked Lucius as he descended the stairs.

"I'm not sure. Do you believe she will be alright? I feel..."

"You fret a lot about yourself, you should, in my opinion, relax. It's not as horrible as you imagine, and Layla is a strong lady; she will get through this,” Darius said.

"Do you think so?" Lucius asked with worry on his face.

"I know so, she will be okay. I trust her to fight back.” Darius assured him, “It's just a tiny setback,” he reassured his brother again while guiding him to a seat by his hands.

"But when will it happen? I need her to myself. I need to hold her in my arms and feel her warmth. I need all of her,” Lucius said.

“Do you know that your current style of thinking is improper? We need her to recuperate, and worrying about this now might delay her recovery. She currently needs the love, care, and attention," Darius recommended.

"Since you have other options, Darius, it is easier for you to say this. Because you have someone else