Lucas sighed, his frustration mixing with a sense of helplessness.
He wanted to make her see that his concern went beyond their child, but Alice's request for solitude left him with no choice. He stood up, running a hand through his hair in exasperation.
"Fine, get your rest. I'll be outside call me if you need anything" Lucas muttered, his tone a blend of annoyance and concern.
He walked towards the door, glancing back at her briefly before leaving the room.
Alice, left alone, lay on the bed with a heavy heart.
As Lucas walked away, he couldn't shake the feeling of helplessness.
He wanted to protect her, but their interactions only seemed to create more misunderstandings. In the hallway, he leaned against the wall, running his hand through his hair in frustration.
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