Chapter 28

"Alright, shh," he whispered, wiping away her tears. Alice stared at his face, trying to decipher his thoughts, but all she could see was genuine concern for her. Lucas looked at the table, and his eyebrows raised when he saw it full of desserts and drinks.

What she was thinking when she ordered this much food?

"Pack all this," he instructed, standing up, and Alex nodded in acceptance of the order.

"Let's go," he said to Alice, his hands still on her cheeks. She grabbed her bag and stood up from her seat.

Lucas reached to take her hand in his, and they walked with their hands intertwined. As they strolled, Alice couldn't help but glance at their joined hands and the person holding hers. It overwhelmed her heart—this was the first time she was walking with him so closely, hand in hand.

Exiting the cafe, people around them stared, but Lucas seemed unfazed. Alice, however, felt uneasy under their intense scrutiny and attempted to pull her hand away. In response, Lucas shot her an angry lo