Lucas had been quietly observing her, and when he noticed how fast she pulled away, his brow creased ever so slightly. Every time she helped with the bandages, she acted with such caution, afraid of accidentally touching him.Was she really so uneasy about getting close to him?His chest twisted with a sharp, acidic ache, like swallowing something that scorched on the way down. A profound sense of sadness enveloped him, and the space separating him and Amelia felt like a chasm impossible to cross.Maybe Amelia still clung to Damian’s memory, unable to sever that lingering attachment.Lucas sighed silently and then inhaled to steady himself. It didn't matter. The journey ahead stretched long, giving him room to change the course. Slowly but surely, he would make his way into Amelia’s heart, eclipsing Damian entirely. In due time, even the faintest memory of Damian would fade from her soul.“Sorry, I zoned out," Amelia murmured, slightly embarrassed.“Don't worry about it," Lucas answere
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