"I see," Serenity responded. She somehow had a feeling that Lucas was telling her all of these things on purpose.

Lucas continued speaking, his penetrating dark gaze pinned on her. "I was separated from a girl in the hospital many years ago this day. She told me about this restaurant, which was her favorite. That's why I would spend some time here every year on this day and have a meal."

"She must be someone dear to you," Serenity said. Lucas sounded like he missed her a lot.

"Yeah. She is. S