Chapter 51 We All Know Now

Lorna's heart grew heavier with every thought, reflecting her unwillingness to accept reality. She had grown up alongside Luke, yet someone else had swiftly stepped in and taken her place. Still basking in the joy of learning that his son had a girlfriend, Robert failed to notice his daughter's troubled mood. After ending his phone call, he approached Lorna to share his delight. "I'm truly happy your brother has a girlfriend now." Lorna responded unenthusiastically. "I saw." "We'll have to ask your mother what gift to give. What do girls generally like?" Lorna answered absentmindedly, "Dresses, jewelry, that sort of thing." She felt immense pain at the mere thought of Luke kneeling before another woman, as if her heart was bleeding. Following the warning she had received, Lorna dared not act rashly. Now, just being near Luke and seeing him daily was enough to content her heart. Robert shook his head. "No, that won't do." "Then you should ask Mother. I'm done eating." Meanwhile