Chapter 202: I am the sin
"Where are you going?" Alekis asked, gazing at Lucius. He then glanced at Layla. "Ask him to stay in the room. He doesn’t listen to his father ever," he complained.
"Dad, I’m going for some fresh air. And my bodyguard is with me," Lucius said, referring to Roger.
"Father, he has promised me to return before noon," Layla said.
"Yes, Dad. I’ll be home as soon as the clock struck 12 in the noon," Lucius said with assurance.
Alekis felt even his daughter-in-law wasn’t making the effort she should have. He decided to have a conversation with her later when she would return from the work.
"Father is asking for the safety of you to stay at home," Fiona intervened, bringing a glass of water for Alekis. "You can have fresh air even in the house’s estate. Freshen your memories from the past here," she asserted.
"I don’t want to freshen up any memories," Lucius said, the muscle in his jaw twitched slightly. He shifted his gaze to his father and continued, "I’ll be back as per the promised time. My arm is fine. The doctor even checked me in the morning."
Alekis, as usual, bent before his son’s words. He gestured to him to leave. Lucius smiled and held Layla’s hand. The two of them made their way out.
"Don’t visit Seraphina. Your father needs you here," Layla suggested to him suddenly.