Chapter 266



Without a moment’s delay, his hands moved to her shoulders, gripping them firmly as he pushed her back, creating distance between them.

He didn’t say a word, his silence a bit heavy.

Verena looked up at him, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears and filled with longing.

Her voice trembled as she spoke. “Lucas, do you know what I dreamed? I dreamed that you didn’t want me anymore, that you were going to leave me.

No matter how I chased after you or begged you, you wouldn’t even turn around to look at me.

I woke up terrified, and in my panic, I accidentally fell off the bed.”

She sniffled softly, her eyes shimmering with both sadness and hope as she asked, “Lucas, tell me—that was just a dream, right? You won’t leave me, will you?”

When Lucas heard Verena asking that question again, he furrowed his brows deeply.

A flicker of impatience crept into his expression as he exhaled sharply.

His gaze met hers, steady and firm, as he replied in a low, gravelly voice, “Verena, I’ve answered this question more times than I can count.”

Verena bit her lip, her hands trembling slightly as she clenched them. “I just…

I just can’t be sure,” she said, her voice cracking. “Lucas, you don’t understand how insecure I feel.

I’m terrified you’ll leave me.”

Her words wavered, and her tearful eyes locked onto Lucas, pleading for reassurance. “Lucas, do you know? Without you, I…

I wouldn’t even know what my life means anymore.”

Lucas’ expression darkened further, Verena’s desperation weighing heavily on him.

His tone turned stern, almost cold, as he said, “Everyone has their own life to live, Verena.

You shouldn’t live for someone else; you need to live your life for yourself.”

Verena’s gaze dropped to her lap, tears falling freely as quiet sobs shook her shoulders.

She didn’t respond, the room filled with the sound of her soft crying.

Verena’s words earlier sat heavily in Lucas’ chest, an uncomfortable pressure that made it hard for him to breathe.

His brow tightened further, irritation rising within him, but he forced himself to remain composed.

Taking a deep breath, he finally said, “Get some rest.” His voice was clipped, leaving no room for further discussion.

Verena nodded slightly, wiping her tears, but just as Lucas began to move, she leaned forward suddenly and tried to kiss him on the cheek.

Lucas’ eyes widened in shock, his body stiffening as he instinctively leaned back to avoid her.

The kiss missed its mark, and Verena froze, staring at Lucas with wide, stunned eyes. Her expression quickly shifted to one of hurt.

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