Chapter 18

Lucas's anger burned within him as he made his way to Camilla's room. He couldn't shake the doubt that Clara had planted in his mind, but he also couldn't deny his love for Camilla. As he reached her door, he took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm of emotions raging within him.

With a heavy heart, Lucas knocked on the door, hoping that Camilla would be willing to talk. After a moment of silence, he heard her hesitant voice from the other side. "Lucas? What do you want?" she asked, her voice tinged with sadness.

Lucas opened the door and stepped inside, his gaze meeting Camilla's tear-stained face. He could see the pain and confusion in her eyes, mirroring his own emotions. "Camilla, we need to talk," he said firmly, trying to keep his voice steady.

Camilla nodded, her expression filled with a mix of hope and apprehension. "Okay, Lucas. What do you want to talk about?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Lucas took a deep breath, searching for the right words to express