Chapter 51
Lukas found it remarkable that Aaron never showed a hint of unease in front of Selina.
No—if anything, he seemed even more confident when facing her than before.
How is that possible?
Lukas quietly studied his friend, waiting until Aaron noticed his gaze and turned to look at him.
“...What is it?”
“When Selina first woke up, you were hesitant around her. But lately, you’ve been so... proactive. Why?”
It was a dangerous question.
But Lukas had to ask.
Because if Aaron was merely pretending to be fine—if he was slowly eating himself away, acting strong just for Selina—then someone needed to recognize it.
Someone needed to be there to fill in the parts of him that were being chipped away.
Even if they had been clashing a little more lately, Aaron was still his closest friend.
And the same was true for Aaron.