Chapter 74. I Think I Remember...

“Child, do you want some juice and snacks?” Ma Claudia asked gently as she passed by the couch where Lucien was curled up with his tablet.

Lucien’s tongue stuck out in concentration as he tilted the device, moving it side to side. His thumbs tapped furiously. It was obvious he was lost inside the game.

“Child?” Ma Claudia tried again.

“Yeah, yeah. Sure,” Lucien said quickly, without even glancing up.

Ma Claudia smiled faintly, shaking her head. She was about to press him further when her eyes caught sight of a tall figure entering the sitting room. Her expression changed at once to a respectful and alert one as she bowed her head.

“Sir Zayn. Welcome.”

At the sound of the name, Lucien’s head snapped up. He caught sight of Zayn walking in, one hand tucked casually into his pocket. Lucien’s lips pressed into a frown, and just as quickly, he dropped his gaze back to his tablet. His fingers moved again, pretending focus, though the lines of his face we