Chapter 1322

Even Mary could tell something was different about Lucian. She had been watching him quietly, trying to understand what was going on with him. After a long time observing, she began to wonder if it was because he was getting older. Maybe that was why he seemed quieter than usual. The car drove steadily home and stopped at the gates. Tyler got out first, then turned back to look at Lucian. After a moment, he gently called, "Lucian." But Lucian didn't respond. He kept his head down, as if he hadn't heard. Tyler called again, “Lucian.” This time, Lucian looked up, meeting his father's gaze. "Why didn't you answer when I called?" Tyler asked, standing beside the car. "What were you thinking about?" Lucian looked a bit scared, but after a pause, he shook his head and said, "I'm fine, Daddy." He quickly got out of the car. Once he was on the ground, he took off running, his little legs carrying him fast. Mary didn't expect him to run so quickly, and she shouted, "Lucian!" before cha