Aurora still wasn’t entirely convinced. Before Lucas could respond, she spoke again, more to herself than to him. "Forget it. I’ll handle it on my own."Lucas had been about to say something but seeing that she still hadn’t fully opened up to him, he held back. There was no point in pushing. In time, she would come to trust him more—he just had to be patient.And Lucas had in abundance of patience.After all, compared to before, Aurora had already come a long way. She was willing to talk to him about these things now. If it had been in the past, she probably wouldn’t have even mentioned any of it.That thought made him genuinely happy. A smile tugged at his lips, barely held back.He spoke again, gently reminding her, "If there’s anything you need, anything at all, don’t hesitate to tell me. I’ll always be here for you, no matter when or where. I’ll always be on your side."Hearing those words, warmth spread through Aurora’s chest."Alright, I understand. If I need anything, I won’
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