192: TOGETHER WE SEARCH

LUKE'S POV "Of course, I heard. Your building was destroyed and burned down. I'm sorry for your loss, man." Andre tapped me on the shoulder. "Yeah, it's not just that," I said in hushed tones. "What else? Did you lose someone close to you?" I sighed. "Yes. We weren't that close, but he was my blood." "And who's that exactly?" I looked Andre in the eyes. "My son." "Your son? Hold on a minute. Are you talking about Luke?" "Of course," I answered, nodding. "I am talking about Lukel." "Ariel finally told you everything." "Indeed, she did." "And wait right there. Are you trying to tell me that Luke is dead?" Andre continued with his questions. "Yes, he's dead. It's really painful, I know." "How? And how come I wasn't informed about this?" "I don't know. You've probably been busy. I can tell that your whole family knows this." "And how are you so sure about that?" "I'm not too sure. But you can ask them right now." Andre shook his head, sighing. "You're right. I did spend th