chapter 21

Lucas carefully carried Harry into the car, followed by Julia.

"Let's go home!" Lucas said to Edward after ensuring that Julia was seated properly and closing the car door securely.

The car slowly drove away from Tina's apartment parking area.

Throughout the journey, Lucas and Julia sat in silence, the atmosphere feeling awkward and unfamiliar.

Lucas occasionally glanced at Julia, who sat quietly looking out of the car as if lost in thought.

Noticing Julia's petite tired body and lackluster expression, Lucas felt that the once innocent girl had transformed into a mature woman who was now hard to reach.

Silently, Lucas sighed, determined to make Julia feel comfortable around him.

Before long, they arrived at the villa.

Edward slowly drove the car towards the villa gate, but two people were seen arguing in front of the gate.

Edward shone the car's headlights on the two figures, revealing a woman and one of Lucas's villa security guards.

"Who is that woman?" Lucas furrowed his brow.

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