Chapter 1026 No Farewells, Only an Epilogue

"Don't come in!" As the gunshot rang out, I screamed out loud. Drip! It was the sound of blood dripping, drop by drop, onto the polished wooden floor. A large stain covered Lucas's face, now marred by fresh blood. The bullet had passed through his ear, and the gun in his hand slid in front of him as his breathing stopped. I looked at him, motionless, my whole body frozen in place. He... why did he commit suicide? Why? "Yvette, it's over now," Idris's voice came to my ears. Then came Astoria's scream, followed by the footsteps of the police rushing in. I watched them close Lucas's eyes, which were still staring at me, and carry him away. Everything felt so surreal. In the car. Idris put a cup of hot tea in my hands. Feeling the warmth in my palms, I looked at him, my voice a little hoarse. "He's really... dead?" Idris nodded. "The coroner has seen him. He’s dead." I pursed my lips, looking down at the cup in my hands that was misty with steam. My voice choked up a bit. "I di