Chapter 576 You Can't?

I smiled slightly. "Is that so? But I'm still afraid, Lucas. I'm afraid of the blood in the water dungeon, afraid of the whip, and afraid of the ants. I don't want to go through it again. I can only rely on you here. That's why I want to hold onto you tightly, so you'll never abandon me." Lucas looked at me, full of heartache and reluctance. I knew that he was wavering, and he believed me almost entirely. After hesitating for a moment, he sighed slightly and pulled me into his arms, holding me tightly. "I won't ever leave you. I'm sorry!" I bit my lip, smelling his scent. It was nothing like Idris’. I could feel my heart getting colder. His apologies sounded somewhat ridiculous right now. I placed my palm on his chest, feeling his heartbeat clearly through the thin pajamas, as well as the warmth of his chest. Looking at him, I said, "Do you know that when Dr. Mort came today, I asked him other questions too?" He looked at me, his voice slightly hoarse. "What kind of questions?"