Anna's resolve stiffened as she took a step forward, ready to confront Joseph and demand the answers her heart had been screaming for.
Before she could move further, a firm hand clasped her wrist, stopping her cold.
"Where are you going?" Lucas asked, his voice calm but carrying an undercurrent of amusement.
Anna froze, feeling the warmth of his grip seeping through the thin fabric of her sleeve. "I… I'm going to talk to him," she said, trying to pull her wrist free, but he held firm. "This is the reason you brought me here, isn't it?" Her words trembled slightly, betraying her nerves.
Lucas chuckled, a low, melodic sound that sent a faint shiver down her spine. "How did you know?" he asked, his dark eyes glinting with mischief. "You're so smart." He leaned closer, and the smile widened. " You're here to accompany me. Not to catch your cheating… boyfriend… opps, fiancé. Don't be offended," he added mockingly, raising his hands in exaggerated innocence.
