Lilliane's voice was soft, but it cut through the tension like light through mist.
She had approached from behind, her expression calm—but her eyes were filled with worry. She stood just beside his desk now, fingers lightly clasped together, unsure whether to step closer or not.
Luca looked at the two of them—one seated, one standing.
Just as he was about to say "I'm okay," someone else beat him to the interruption.
"Hey, Bro-in-law, are you alright?" Kyle's voice boomed with his usual careless energy as he entered with Selena trailing behind him. He wore that same lopsided grin, clearly trying to lighten the mood. Luca turned slightly, casting a mildly annoyed glance his way.
Kyle didn't seem to notice.
And before Luca could even open his mouth again, another voice chimed in.
Aiden had arrived, his brows furrowed and his voice low with concern. "Are you doing okay?"