Chapter 65:

“Lucas, I’m sorry to wake you at this hour,” came Verena’s hoarse, frail voice over the line.

“What’s wrong?” Lucas’ tone was even, his expression unreadable.

Through coughs, Verena’s voice conveyed her distress. “I’m not feeling well, Lucas. Could you come over to my place now? Please?” Her voice broke slightly with each cough.

Lucas responded directly, “You are feeling unwell? How about I call an ambulance for you now?”

“No!” Verena’s reply was swift. “I don’t want to go to the hospital. I hate hospitals.”

On the other end of the line, Lucas fell silent, digesting her words. Verena’s eyes dimmed slightly, and she coughed again before continuing, “Never mind, I’m fine. It’s just an old issue of mine. It happened occasionally when I was abroad. I’ll handle it on my own. Lucas, you can go back to sleep now. I won’t keep you up.”

words, she made no move to end the call. Lucas stayed

slightly rough voice

his words, a subtle smile played on Verena’s lips. “I’ll wait for

dark until the soft click of a bedside lamp illuminated

adventure awaits

her tone casual. “Where are you going

business,” Lucas replied calmly, his

see Verena,

feeling unwell. I’m just going to check on her.” After

unwell, shouldn’t she be going to the doctor or calling an ambulance? What can you do there? Are you

“It’s none of your

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