Chapter 1502

After Tyler and Camilla left, the little boy on the bed began to stir. Lucian rubbed his eyes, blinking a few times as he adjusted to the dim light. He glanced around the room, searching for someone. When he didn't see them, he called out, "Daddy." The room stayed silent. No one answered. Lucian's little face scrunched with worry. He raised his voice and called again, this time toward the door. "Aunt Phoebe!" The slightly open door creaked as it moved. Someone appeared in the doorway. Lucian's eyes fixed on the silhouette. At first, he couldn't make out who it was. The figure felt both familiar and unfamiliar. He rubbed his eyes again to be sure. The person stood still, not moving. Lucian's expression froze, his gaze locked on the doorway. Seconds passed in silence. Then, the figure moved slightly, and the room's light clicked on. The warm glow lit up the face of Phoebe. Lucian's initial excitement faded, replaced by a faint look of disappointment when he realized it wasn'