Elsa We arrived at the supermarket and bought everything on Kane’s list. Just as we were about to head back, Kane mentioned he needed to pick up something from Lucas’s house. For some strange reason, the thought of going to Lucas’s place made me feel a flicker of excitement. Maybe it was because I wanted to see a friendly face, someone who genuinely cared about me, unlike Adam, who had been so cold and distant. As soon as we entered Lucas’s territory, a wave of nervousness washed over me. I couldn’t help but remember what Adam had said to Lucas, the way he had tried to push him away by flaunting that we had consummated our marriage. The memory of Lucas’s voice shaking on the phone, trying to stand up for me, came rushing back. I felt a mix of shame and anger. Lucas liked me, truly