?<strong>Chapter 995:</strong>


    Adrian wrapped his arm around her. “Why bother with the kids? They’re all ready to leave. In the end, it’s just going to be me left by your side. If you have time, you should spend it with me.”


    “Wow,” Allie said, chewing on the orange slice Rafael had handed her, raising an eyebrow. “Is Adrian jealous of the kids?”


    Rafael covered her mouth with a nk expression. “How many times do I have to tell you? Don’t talk with your mouth full.”


    Allie pouted, looking wronged.


    Adrian’s honest words helped ease some of Joelle’s disappointment. The truth was, the person she should care about the most was the one who would grow old with her, the one who would walk with her through the rest of her life.


    “I understand. I’ll make more time for you from now on.”


    “You’re finally being sensible.”


    The two couples were caught in their quiet, affectionate moment when suddenly, Molly’s call shattered the peace.


    Adrian picked up the phone, and Molly’s panicked voice filled the room.


    “Dad! What should I do? Lucas was hit by a car! Come save him!”


    When they arrived, Molly was kneeling on the ground, Lucas’ head resting in herp. She was sobbing uncontrobly, her hands trembling as she cradled him. “Please hold on. Please, don’t die!”


    Allie’s heart dropped as she rushed over, panic evident in her voice. “What happened? How did this happen?”


    She fell to her knees beside them, her eyes wide in disbelief as she saw Lucas, his head bleeding, barely able to keep his eyes open from the pain.


    “Mom, I’m fine.”


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    Tears began to fill Allie’s eyes. She didn’t dare move him, terrified of making things worse.


    Rafael quickly knelt down, checking Lucas over.


    Thankfully, Lucas had picked up some first-aid skills from his dad. Lying there in Molly’s arms, he forced himself to speak despite the pain. “Dad, I think I have a concussion and a fractured rib on the left side, but it’s not that bad.”


    Rafael nodded, relief flooding him. He pulled out the emergency kit he’d brought and quickly went to work stabilizing Lucas.


    Joelle turned to Molly, still crying, her face a picture of worry. “What happened?”


    Molly choked on her sobs, trying to exin through her tears. “We chased after Rnd, but then Aurora got separated from us. I didn’t notice the car behind us, and Lucas stepped in to protect me, so…”


    She paused, looking at Rafael and Allie with guilt in her eyes. “I’m so sorry!” Molly’s face had drained of color, and her body shook with fear. She hadn’t stopped crying since the moment it happened.


    Lucas tried to close his eyes, exhaustion pulling at him, but when he heard Molly apologize, he forced them open again, his voice hoarse. “Dad, Mom, it’s not her fault. I was distracted.”


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