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.”

call. Lucas

low, slightly rough voice

subtle smile played on

was dark until the soft click of

adventure awaits

tone casual. “Where are

business,” Lucas replied calmly,

going to see Verena, aren’t you?” Belinda asked

just going to check

unwell, shouldn’t she be going to the doctor or calling an ambulance?

of your business. Just

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