Aubrey's POV:
My heart raced as Evan's voice pierced the air. I turned swiftly, my eyes meeting his as he stood at the gate. A mix of surprise and concern washed over his features, and his gaze lingered on the place where Lucas had held my hand. Sensing his disapproval, I gently extricated my hand from Lucas's grasp and stood up, feeling a sudden need to explain.
"It's not what it looks like," I began, but Evan interrupted me before I could finish my sentence. His question hung in the air, leaving me bewildered. Did he already know Lucas?
"What are you doing here?" Evan's voice held a tinge of anger, directed squarely at Lucas. He didn't give me a chance to respond, cutting me off. Confusion swirled within me, unsure of how much Evan knew about Lucas's presence.
"Big Brother, I'm s
