Chapter 1721

"Do you want to go out with me for a bit?" Mary asked Lucian in a soft voice. "Go out and play?" Lucian tilted his head, curious about the suggestion. Mary thought to herself that Lucian wasn't a little child anymore. There were things she felt he could handle knowing. She wanted to help in any way she could, but ultimately, this was something Lucian had to decide for himself. After a moment of thinking, she added, "To see someone." Lucian looked at her with interest. His gaze held steady on her face for several seconds before he simply asked, "Who?" Mary paused, weighing her words carefully. She decided to ask, "Do you want to see her?" Lucian continued to stare at Mary, and she returned his gaze. In those few seconds, it seemed as if he started to piece things together. He suddenly fell silent. "She said she really misses you. The one who gave you that doll," Mary explained, making her intentions clear. Lucian wasn't a foolish child; he was quite smart. But even so, he stayed