Chapter Seventy Nine: Why?

I walked out of the store in a daze, still trying to process what had just happened.

True to his word, Mark was patiently waiting outside for me by the time I was done window shopping. I didn't dare take something else with the bill of the laptop and phone burning a hole into my bag. I didn't know why he would act that way, If I were being honest, I didn't mind the money.

I could tell this would save Father from the extra cost that wasn't planned for, but I still didn't know how he would feel about Lucas making the payment.

He opened the car door, and I got in, feeling a mix of gratitude and confusion.

As we drove away from the mall, I couldn't help but wonder why Lucas was being so kind to me. I wondered if he had some hidden agenda, but I couldn't figure out what it was.

Mark didn't say a word during the drive, but I could feel his eyes on me in the rearview mirror. It made me uncomfortable, so I leaned my head against the window and closed my eyes.

When we arrived at my apartme