CHAPTER 115

Lucien's POV

I walked into the living room, Augustine already settled on the couch, controller in hand.

"Hey, man," he said, nodding.

We spent the first hour gaming, but as the night wore on, Augustine's conversation turned to Carly.

"I'm telling you, Lucien, she's annoying," Augustine said, shaking his head.

I raised an eyebrow. "What's going on?"

Augustine launched into a lengthy rant about Carly's supposed wrongdoings.

I listened patiently, but my mind began to wander.

Yunno, sometimes I wish I was a girl, just for a night, to experience the laughter and bonding Krisdana shared with my sisters.

Augustine's voice snapped me back to reality.

"...and then she had the nerve to question my motives."

I forced a sympathetic nod. "Dude, you're trying to protect her, I get it."

Augustine's expression turned serious. "You don't understand, Lucien. Carly's fragile."

I bit back a sigh. This conversation was going nowhere.

"Augustine, maybe take a step back and breathe," I suggested.

Augustine