I pressed my lips together, reluctant to involve Lucas in my painful quest. He had already done


    so much for me. This burden was mine to bear.


    "It''s gettingte," I said, attempting to change the subject. "We should-"


    "Was it Victoria Frost?" Lucas interrupted, his tone certain rather than questioning.


    I stared at him, shocked by his perception. "How did you know?"


    Hope flickered within me. Perhaps Lucas had evidence that could finally bring justice for my


    daughter.


    (Lucas''s POV)


    I took her small hand in mine, my thumb gently stroking her knuckles. Her skin was soft


    despite the hardships she''d endured.


    “Olivia, it''s just a guess. I don''t have any proof," I admitted, hating to diminish the hope in her


    eyes.


    Her shoulders slumped slightly in disappointment.


    With my free hand, I cautiously stroked her hair, the silky strands sliding between my fingers.. "But justice will prevail. If she did it, she must have left traces."


    I held her gaze steadily. "Even if she covered her tracks this time, an evil person won''t stop at


    one act. As long as we keep watching her, we''ll find her weakness."


    My conviction was absolute. "Olivia, you have to believe that justice will catch up with her. We


    will avenge Lily. Victoria Frost will face judgment for what she''s done.",


    (Olivia''s POV)


    Meeting Lucas''s determined gaze, I drew unexpectedfort from his words. Tears filled my eyes as I nodded firmly.


    "Yes!"


    Lucas squeezed my hand gently. "Promise me, don''t shoulder everything alone. You have me


    now."


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    His tenderness touched something within me that I thought had died with Lily. I nodded again,


    cautiously epting his support.


    To my surprise, Lucas linked his pinky finger with mine - a gesture that reminded me painfully of Lily''s habit from the video he''d watched.