#Chapter 158: A Warning of Plans

"You shouldn't trust them," Edwin continued to say, his voice filled with a mix of anger and concern. "I know you're dating Lucas." "I really don't need you telling me what to do," I retorted, feeling a protectiveness over Lucas. "I appreciate you trying to... warn me, but I don't need it. Lucas would never do anything to hurt me." He shook his head like he thought I was being ridiculous. "I'm telling you this for your own good. Don't let them manipulate you like they've done to so many others." "Do you even know Lucas enough to be making these kinds of accusations about him?" I asked, tilting my head in consideration. From what I remembered, Lucas wasn't close to any of his family besides his father. In fact, I think his only other blood-related relative besides his father was Edwin, but they didn't speak or see each other. How could Edwin make all of these comments about Lucas when he didn't know him? I knew Lucas better than him. "I know his father, and you know