CHAPTER FORTY: A LOUD EXPLOSION.

"I'm sorry," Lucas whispered.

Purple walked towards him, cupped his chin, and placed a kiss on his lips. "It's alright, the diagnosis says appendicitis. We'll get through this together,"

He brought her into an embrace. "There's something else,"

"Which is?"

"There are signs of a growing tumor in my brain,"

"Oh my goodness!" She hugged him tighter. "You're going to be okay. I trust you'll be,"

There was a sniff behind her and she knew he was trying so hard to control his emotions. Who the hell said that men shouldn't cry?

"Cry all you want, pie. I'll be a shoulder to lean on,"

"I'm so sorry, bun"

She brought his head to her breasts. "It's not your fault,"

"You don't deserve this, I feel…"

"Hey, listen. I'm not going anywhere. I'll be right by your side,"

He looked up with a weak smile.

"You're going to be alright," she assured.

"Thank you,"

"Should I make tea for you?"

"No, I'm fine. I should head back to the office. I have a meeting to attend by 2"

Her eyes darted to the wall clock. "I