Chapter 512

He knew Valerie had many secrets. Before leaving the hotel last night, Lucinda had reminded him to try not to put too much pressure on Valerie. Some things that happened in her past terrorized her, like demons that lived in her heart. The way she lost control last night was the best proof of that. Although Lucius very much wanted to know about Valerie's past, compared to digging into what she'd been through, he cared more about her physical and mental well-being. After sleeping for so long, Valerie's stomach started to growl. "Have Vanessa bring breakfast up." Lucius pressed a light kiss to her forehead. "Lie down for a bit. I'll be right back." Lucius had just left when the phone that Valerie placed by the bed rang. It was Everett calling. As soon as the call connected, Everett's voice came through the receiver. "Lucinda already told me about what happened to Graham. Back then, when something so huge happened, why did you shoulder it alone? "Val, do you not consider us f