In the hospital corridor, the conversation between Alex and Lucas became increasingly private, with even Owen being sent away.
"What do you want to talk about 'her' for?"
Lucas asked, the topic erasing any warmth he felt from Stacey and replacing it with the demeanor of a cold-blooded creature inscrutable in its true intentions.
As Alex remembered the tracking records Easton had told him about, his demeanor softened, a departure from his usual oppressive arrogance. "Is 'she' still alive? You've been protecting her, haven't you?"
Lucas wasn't surprised by his knowledge. He had been prepared for this since Easton took "her" away. He quickly regained his composure, coldly denying, "No, 'she' is dead. What's wrong? You never cared about us when she was alive. Why bother asking now that she
