Chapter 24

Days passed. During that time, Velia realized something. Lucas was always there with her. Seven days a week, without exception. Velia finished preparing breakfast when Lucas arrived, looking neat and tidy. They sat down together. Lucas wiped his mouth. He finished a glass of water and asked nonchalantly, "Is there something you want to say?" Velia snapped out of her reverie, and Lucas stared at her. His gaze seemed piercing. "You've been watching me all this time," Lucas continued. "I thought there was something you wanted to say." Velia should not have been surprised. He seemed careless, but in truth, Lucas was very perceptive. Nothing escaped his eyes. Regarding Lucas's perceptiveness, Velia realized something else. There was no point in lying to him. Trying to be dishonest with him was the fastest way to invite trouble. "I remember you once told me that you gave me this apartment unit to make things easier for you." That was enough. Velia did not need to explain the details.