Chapter 28: Except You and I
Richard exchanged glances with Genesis and the latter shook her head in disapproval. Arianna has no family who is interested in being by her side in times like this.
"I just told you she's more of a family to me. Do you still have to ask after some other relative?" Richard asked and the nurse apologised.
When the nurse stepped out, Richard asked "You know her family, right?" Glancing at Genesis. He really doesn't know much about Arianna except that he was attracted to her and seemed as if her well being is his responsibility.
He doesn't know why, but from the moment he sets his eyes on her in X-City, he has this pull towards her that he cannot explain. There's something about her that he's yet to find out.
"Yes, I do. But she'd not be in close contact with them for years. Her mom is dead and her father is glued to his wife and daughter that Arianna appears like an intruder to them" Genesis explained.
"Invariably, she doesn't have anyone besides herself and her son" Richard asked

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