บท 190: The 2nd Chasm

RING

Leo's mobile rang again.

"Dad, this time it is from the loan sharks. What should I tell them?" he asked, looking at Robert with a troubled face.

"D-Don't pick up the call. I will talk to them later," Robert said, the color draining from his face.

"Uncle, is everything alright?" Lucian asked, as Melina wiped his lips with a tissue.

"E-Everything is fine. You don't have to worry about it,"

Robert said. He just planned to give subtle hints for Lucian, and after they got close enough to him, they would play their cards.

"If you say so. I need to go to my extra classes right now, so how about we meet again?" Lucian questioned, looking happily at his aunt.

"Yes, you should hurry to your classes. Also, how about you come to live with us? I would be really happy if we could spend more time together. That way, I will be able to take proper care of you," Melina said.