Lucas and Gideon talked for about ten minutes.
Afterward, Lucas opened the container of nourishing supplement Gideon had brought him and started eating. Gideon sat by the hospital bed, keeping him company. Inevitably, their conversation turned to Xenia.
"It's been over a month since my sister last came to see me," Lucas remarked, chewing on a tender piece of chicken. "But she does keep in touch with me through text messages."
Gideon chuckled shyly. "Lucas, Xenny definitely cares about you. You're her brother, after all. I'm sure she'll come visit you soon."
"Is that so?" Lucas smiled knowingly. "Gideon, you defend my sister more than I do as her brother. You treat her better than anyone."
Standing nearby, Evelina listened quietly, her suspicions confirmed—Gideon was undoubte
