Chapter 31 Chemotherapy

Evelyn took a quick shower and changed her clothes. Before heading downstairs, she sniffed herself for any smell of Charlie but her nose didn't pick up anything. When she got down, Lucas was gulping down a glass of water with his medicine in his hands.

She was worried, watching him carefully with a feeling of guilt in her chest. She didn't expect that he would be allergic to dogs but good thing he had his medication around.

She thought of how prepared he was, as if he never wanted to be caught off guard. A man like him must have many stories to tell.

"Whose dog was it?" he asked after he put the glass away, taking care of himself.

"It belongs to my boss, Alex," as soon as the name left her lips, Lucas went still. She didn't miss his reaction so she explained more, "He asked me to take care of Charlie."

"That's not part of your job in the office, is it?" there was something to his tone that put her on edge.

"R-Right, it's not. He just… asked if I knew anyone who could take care of him