After a long while, a finger brushed against Victoria's chin.
It slowly wiped away the tears that were streaming down her face.
Immediately, Victoria looked up expectantly.
His tender, gentle touch gave her a glimmer of hope anew.
She saw Hank Clegg looking down at her.
His gaze, as cold as always, sent her heart plummeting.
"Hank, I truly had nothing to do with Lucas Douglas..." As soon as she brought up the matter, Victoria's tears cascaded faster. "Really, if it makes you unhappy, I can sever all ties with him. Absolutely no further contact."
Seeing that Hank didn't respond, just continued staring at her in silence.
