Lucas looked at Sarah for a moment, his heart heavy with the weight of the question he hadn't expected.
"It's been a long time, Sarah. How have you been?" Lucas asked, forcing a smile as he side stepped her question.
"…It's going well. But why didn't you tell me or anyone that you were leaving? We were scared out of our minds!"
"I'm truly sorry, Sarah. I am. But I told Sean before I left."
"I know, but why only Sean?! Don't you think you could've included me in such a big decision?" Sarah's voice rose, her sadness flaring into anger in a heartbeat.
Lucas sighed, his gaze dropping to the floor. "Sarah, if I'd talked to you or anyone else, leaving would've become impossible."
She crossed her arms, her voice trembling as she muttered, "And I would've stopped you, even if I had just a minute's warning, Lucas." Her eyes blazed with fury, her face tightening as she fought back the tears.
