Chapter 106

• As Lucas caught sight of Janet, a rush of emotions flooded his being. It had been far too long since they last saw each other, and the longing in his heart was palpable. He approached her cautiously, his voice laced with a mixture of hope and uncertainty.
• "Janet," he began, his voice barely above a whisper. "I've missed you. You're constantly on my mind, and I can't seem to escape this feeling."
• Janet's gaze met his, her eyes reflecting a myriad of emotions. Her guard was up, and the weight of the secrets he had kept weighed heavily upon her. She spoke, her voice tinged with a hint of skepticism.