430. Why Does He Care

Heidi began having second thoughts after hearing Lucas's words downstairs.

Maybe she shouldn't have left her room.

Not only would seeing him open up her wounds, but It'd also endanger her family who wouldn't let him take her with him without a fight.

Heidi's contemplation came too late, though.

As if sensing her presence, he looked up and their eyes met.

The panic in his eyes mirrored that of her heart, and then dread washed over her.

Trembling, Heidi turned to run back to her room, but her weak knees failed her.

She staggered and lost her footing, falling down the stairs.

The screams and yells deafened Heidi's ears. Her hands slipped off the railings, and her body became so light she wouldn't be surprised if she fainted again.

Her once clear vision clouded with darkness, but when she fell, she landed on something hard.

Not the floor but an arm that caught her.

The all-so-familiar scent invaded her senses. For a few seconds, Heidi trembled in his arms, shutting her eyes to cur