Lily's heart sank as she heard Lucian's admission. A mix of emotions flooded her, ranging from surprise to a tinge of jealousy. She had never imagined that Lucian and Isadora had been in a romantic relationship. It made her question her own connection with Lucian and wonder if she had been living in a delusion.
Trying to compose herself, Lily asked, "How long were you together?"
Lucian paused for a moment before replying, his voice filled with a touch of sadness. "We were together for many decades, long before I met you. Isadora was a part of my life, but things changed over time."
Her mind spun with a whirlwind of thoughts. She had so many questions but didn't know where to begin. She wondered why Lucian had never mentioned his past with Isadora and what led them to separate. She could
