Gastone shut his eyes tightly as he heard what Draco had questioned. He had thought about it, too, but it all ended with him prioritizing Lucia's goals and ambitions.
"This is for the best. I want Lucia to be happy, and she deserves everything she has dreamed of," Gastone replied with a small smile.
"Ah, I can really see that you're starting to accept the reality you have created," Draco shook his head. He wanted to push Gastone to change his mind and pursue Lucia, but he knew only Gastone could decide on that. "Well, If you need anything, I'm here."
Draco stood up and smiled at Gastone before leaving.
Gastone stared at Draco's back as he left the door. Their conversation had weighed on his heart, and it had made his mind more chaotic.
"This is for the best," Gastone muttered, looking down on his hands. Then, a drop of tear fell, surprising him.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that"