Chapter 58

As Alice sat more comfortably, she couldn't escape the piercing intensity of Lucas's gaze. The room felt charged with unspoken emotions, creating an atmosphere thick with tension. Lucas, still maintaining his silence, observed Alice closely. "When did you back? " she asked, her voice carrying a hint of nervousness. Lucas's gaze didn't soften, neither did he offer an immediate response. Instead, he leaned back in the chair, crossing his arms over his chest. After a moment, he spoke, his voice low and controlled, "What happened, Alice?" Alice hesitated, grappling with how much she should reveal. She realized that since he was already here, he must have heard their call from the previous night. The memory of the migraine hitting her while she was still on the call with him lingered in her mind. "I just slipped in the bathroom, so I hit my head. As for what happened last night, it was because of a migraine," she explained, her words cautious. Lucas's eyes narrowed slightly, his concern mix