CHAPTER 24 – Lucas’ POV
When Zara insisted that there was no harm in letting her friend Nick into the house, I felt a surge of frustration. She was unyielding in her stance, despite my repeated objections to Nick's presence in our home.
A sense of relief washed over me when she finally agreed. I found myself grappling with my own emotions. Why did the mere thought of that fool stepping into my house, potentially taking something from me, make my skin crawl?
It was an unsettling feeling, and I couldn't fathom why I was reacting more intensely than usual.
“About last night... I just want to apologize. I was drunk at the time,” I began, only to be interrupted by Zara.
“Let's forget about it, Lucas,” she suggested.
She continued washing the dishes, seemingly unfazed, while I was consumed
