chapter 110

Alana’s point of view. Time had passed and now there was courtroom drama surrounding Daniel's case, and during this, all our lives, outside court, moved on. A new person joined our closed circle, one I saw coming ahead. Lucas. Naomi had her walls up high after her divorce but Lucas tore them down completely and left her in awe. Lucas was there for the rehearsals and his performance was just perfect. It resonated with a certain magic, a flow that enchanted not just Naomi but also me. The nuances in his speech, the passion danced in his eyes and body – it was as if he had an intimate understanding of the role, bringing to life the envisioned scenes. Naomi's admiration for Lucas was far beyond his acting. It was the dance of determination, the passion in Lucas that drew her in. Lucas devoted himself to his craft, and dove into the depths of the story and role, reading the entire book and immersing himself in the chapters corresponding to each scene. His unwavering commitment wasn’t eas