Chapter 209. Awake

(Continuation of CHAPTER 121 - June 19, 2026)

~He is in the Maldives...destination wedding.~

This was Lucius' answer when Latton asked where Lucian was. These were the words that were tormenting her mind.

It pained her that after all the things they'd been through, it all ended like this.

Her heart is breaking knowing that he is there somewhere getting married in a beautiful place just 6 months after she was shot.

"Am I that easy to forget? He didn't even wait a year," She mumbled while replaying all the promises he had told her. Soon, the item on the spare bed caught her attention.

It's the teddy bear she gave to Lucian and the scarf she made for him.

Her thoughts were soon interrupted when Lucius entered with Xavier, who had just arrived from Ohio.

Xavier smiled from ear to ear seeing her awake. "Latton," he called out, then gently held her hand.

He could sense her sadness.

"What's with the sad look on your face? Aren't y