"I can't let you leave this late Victoria." Miss Christine stood unshaken at the front door. "it's raining heavily., worse still, dangerous, you are a lady!" she exclaimed, looking out at the thundering storm. "I can't stay in the house of a man who doesn't want me either." "Lucas would never forgive himself if anything happens to you Victoria, believe me" I scoffed, "you didn't see the look in his eyes when he asked me to leave miss Christine," "I did." "thats because he's sad...no matter what it is , he will forgive you." "he'd never forgive me miss Christine,." I sighed defeated. "oh dear," she moved to my sides, tethering my shoulders. "I'll draw you a warm bath and have you eat something okay

