Nellie Nymphaea’s name took Lucas by surprise. He sighed and asked, “And? Did you see it?”

Corinne shook her head. “I didn’t. Jeremy bought that painting early on and deliberately refused to show it to me.”

“So, what is it you want to do?” Lucas raised his eyebrows.

Corinne answered bluntly, “I want you to help me buy that painting back from Jeremy at all costs! I’ll pay for it.”

Lucas narrowed his eyes. “Money isn’t a problem. Getting it from him is. He bought the painting on purpose because he knew you wanted it. He’s not going to give it up that easily.”

Corinne cocked her eyebrow and asked, “Are you saying it can’t be done?”

you even if it means risking my life. I won’t be able to get it that soon, though,

nodded. “That’s fine as long as I can

expression as he looked at his sister. “Are you that

course.” Corinne glanced at him. “Don’t you want

anymore shows empathy, but we can’t let our feelings take over our lives. It’s exhausting. I hope

gently pushed Lucas’ hand on her head. “I can’t move on! I won’t betray my mother even if the

these unhappy things. It’s getting late. I’ll bring you to your room to get some rest now. You might feel a

behind him in silence. When Lucas opened the door, he and Corinne were both

a moment before he frowned. “When did you come back? What

at Lucas, then at

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