The Departure Plan

Luke nodded. "Yes, I am." Getting more anxious, Zac grabbed Luke's hand tightly. "What is going on! You won't let Mother leave just like that! Besides, we're twins! I can feel that you're actually restless." Luke stroked Zac's head without saying anything. Somehow, Zac knew why Luke hesitated, so he continued, "Tell me, okay? We're of the same age, and we're brothers. You don't have to protect me all the time. I can share the burden with you. Let me know what happened!" There was a determined look in Zac's eyes. Luke sighed and looked at Nico. Just when Nico sensibly wanted to give them space, Luke stopped him. "Stay." His word made Nico thrilled. He knew that Luke had begun to trust him and took him as one of their own, so he wouldn't mind having him around. Hence, Luke told Zac about the truth, but he left out the part where Regan was seriously ill, simply saying that the research department would produce an antidote soon, and when they did, Hazel could come back. ...... At the same