Chapter 116

Zane's POV Mom was finally discharged from the hospital today. She was recovering well and had regained a lot of her strength, no longer as frail as before. Anna came home too. We cooked together and had a nice meal. That's when she dropped the big news about Lucian. "He proposed," she said with a bright smile, holding up her hand to show off the ring. "And I said yes." "Seriously?" I said, thrilled. She nodded. "We are getting married soon. But first, he wants to speak to his family. I'm kind of nervous about that." She crossed her fingers. "They are really wealthy and influential. I don't know if they'll accept me." "Don't worry," Mom said gently. "If he truly loves you, he'll make sure they come around." Anna's smile grew again. "I really hope so." I sat quietly, watching Anna hug Mom, beaming as she went on about Lucian. I was genuinely happy for her, but a heaviness tugged at my chest. My thoughts drifted to Garcia and where we stood. He had changed—or at least, he seemed to. I li