Chapter 3413 To Ensure Her Safety

When she opened her eyes again, the sky outside had already darkened slightly. Luca mumbled, feeling the warmth beside her. She instinctively curled closer. “What time is it?” “It's a little past five.” Luke gently rubbed her back, offering a quiet comfort to help her feel at ease. Since he could not be there beside her, he could only make these small gestures to bring her some peace of mind. “An entire afternoon just passed like that…” Luca was reluctant to leave at the moment. Her slender fingers lightly pressed against his chest. Luke took her hand in his, bringing it to his lips for a soft kiss, holding it as if it were something precious and tenderly stroking it. Luca's hands had once been delicate and smooth, but during their time in the small villa, they had become much rougher. “You've got calluses.” Luke felt sorry for her. Luca gently traced her finger over his lips, leaning in to plant a soft kiss on him. “It’s just from the needlework and the experiments I’ve been d