Chapter 49

After a few rounds in bed the same night, Lucas and I were able to get along well with one another and forget about everything that occurred earlier that day. I had one of his arms under my head as a pillow while I lay next to him. When he spoke, my gaze never left his face, even though it appeared that his eyes were about to close. We were able to discuss what happened and make amends, and we also came to the conclusion that we should forget everything that took place. That same night, I learned that Lucas was merely stressed out due to his job. He expressed his remorse to me, but he did not explain what the profound issue was or what the trouble was that he was having.

"I am sorry for being insensitive, Adeline," he murmured as he pulled some hairs that spread on my cheeks and covered my face. By the sounds of his voice, he was sorry that he had been indifferent. "The next time we argue, I'll make sure to be more considerate."

I would want to discuss his Uncle Elias entering the ma