Lucian takes a moment to let his words sink in, observing the number of emotions playing across Riley’s face.
Riley’s frown deepens, and she opens and closes her mouth a few times, as if struggling to find the right words. “But… how? Why? I mean, how is that possible?” she stammers, her voice tinged with frustration and incredulity. “I thought she was just making it all up. I never imagined it could actually be true. It’s just… unbelievable! She can’t be married to you! You’re from completely different worlds.”
Lucian remains calm as he continues, “Different worlds? Well, scientifically speaking, there’s no empirical evidence to support the existence of alternate realities or parallel universes in the context you’re suggesting.”
“What?” Riley blurts out, completely lost.
Lucian continu
