Chapter 286

She gripped the prosthetic leg tightly, her face a mask of grief barely held together. Though she fought to put on a brave front, her trembling gave her away, painting a picture of fragile vulnerability. Aveline said, "Let me take you back. Which floor do you live on?"

"No need."

Sophia refused outrightly and then looked at Lucas. "Goodbye, Lucas."

With that, she hopped towards the elevator, her figure thin and fragile, looking both wretched and delicate.

Suddenly, Lucas walked over and supported her arm. "Let me help you.

Sophia's eyes turned red. "Lucas, it's okay. I can manage on my own..."

Lucas didn't say a word, just continued to support her towards the elevator.

Sophia stared at him, tears falling, her gaze so intense it seemed like it could melt him.

Aveline stood at the doorway, watching the scene intently.

What could she say?

Sophia lost her leg because of Lucas, so he should be responsible for

her.

She understood that.

couldn't help

hugging the prosthetic leg and sobbing, it made her

Aveline lowered her eyes, feeling guilty for her unkind thoughts. After all, Sophia

1/3

+15 BONUS

Aveline was, entertaining such

to regain her composure, then

With Lucas gone over there, he likely wouldn't return tonight. Closing the door with that in mind, she settled in for

sofa. Without a word, he took the

1. it.

don't. I can do

guilt-trip me, it'd be better to

froze at his

him in disbelief, "What... what are you

his eyes to meet hers. "Isn't that your

to hit him, but it stopped mid-air,

voice shook, and her heart sank deeper

and distant. Even when

she'd thought, maybe the whole life-saver reminder would pile on the guilt. At

now, he was saying

leg for him, and he could still be so

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255