#Chapter 261: Back Home

As I pondered the reasoning for the energy in Grandma Jo's backyard, Lucas dashed out of the house, his face lit up with excitement. "Shana, you're back!" I smiled at him, feeling a surge of relief at seeing him. "Hey, Lucas. Yeah, just got back from training." He threw his arms around me, crushing me into him. I was a bit surprised by his actions. I had only been gone for a few hours. As Lucas released me from his enthusiastic embrace, I noticed a glint of worry in his eyes, hidden behind his usual happy demeanor. "I missed you," he said softly, his voice tinged with a hint of vulnerability. He said it quietly so Liam wouldn't hear. "I missed you too," I replied, touched by his sincerity. Despite the short time apart, it was comforting to know that my absence had been felt. Turning his attention to Liam, Lucas's expression shifted to one of curiosity. "So, how did it go?" Liam, ever the stoic figure, nodded in approval. "Shana's making great progress. And she h