Chapter 57

The spoon and fork made a clatter on the porcelain plate as Lucas placed it on either side. The face is serious. "Killing that person won't make you feel better nor feel like you have done justice for your family. Don't do anything risky, Aria. Let me handle it."

"I can handle it, Lucas. Just do what I told you."

"Aria!" His voice grew louder, and shook his head. "I will not let you perish. I won't do what you told me when it's risking your life," he said firmly.

She looked deeply at Lucas, and she breathed in defeat. "Fine," she nonchalantly agreed.

"Good," he said, revealing his smile, and her phony smile set on her lips.

She continued eating, not minding the pit of her stomach and the coldness of her body. "Your fish doesn't taste bad, it tastes good," Aria complimented, wanting to rid the furrow in his face and stop him overthinking what she had said a whi