Chapter 85: Find your soulmate
Layla sniffled back her tears, not letting them drop as she heard Lucius. Though he only provided her the bits, she could understand why it was difficult for Lucius to speak about it. Some wounds never heal and Lucius was the example of it.
Wiping the tears from the edges of her eyes quickly, Layla caressed his back as he leaned down, burying his face in her neck while closing his eyes. "I’ve two regrets in my life: losing my elder brother and best friend."
Layla didn’t say anything since no words of comfort could bring warmth to him. ’Maybe one day you’ll forgive yourself,’ she thought.
Lucius was the first to pull away, wiping the tears, hanging on the edges of his eyes. He raised his head to meet Layla’s gaze. "I didn’t mean to upset you today," he murmured.
"I’m not upset. I am glad that you shared such a big part of your life with me. It must not be easy for you all this time. Don’t think much," she said. Turning to look at the grave for the last time, Layla added, "I never met you before. But I know why you trusted Lucius more than anyone." She then joined her both hands together, reciting a silent pray in her mind.
Lucius stared at her in bewilderment. In such limited words, she understood him better than the others.
"Look, you will find your dream woman soon," said Matteo while handing Damon an alcohol glass.
"What about you? When are you going to find your dream woman?" Lucius mused, taking a slow sip.
"Maybe next year. I believe in fate, Lucius," he said with a smile.