Lucas found it hard to watch the blooming love between the two. At some point, he left the camp and went back home.
It was the first time he and his best friend separated. Rhea was sad about his departure but understood it well.
There was no way he could endure watching the woman he loved with someone else.
For her, however, it was happier than sad. Lucas's presence had made it hard for her to do as she pleased. She didn't want to hurt him.
Sadly, no matter how she looked at it, he ended up getting hurt anyway. For this reason alone, she felt grateful when he packed up and left.
Her mood was a little sad despite how grateful she felt. Marcus noticed this too. He gave her time to snap out of it before comforting her.
The two stayed in the forest for days cultivating their feelings. It was during one such occasion that Lucas confessed his love for her.
