Chapter 1007

Lucas looked at her intently, almost like he could see so far into her mind that he knew her thoughts. Serenity's heart almost skipped a beat. Taking a deep breath, she called his name instead this time. "Yes, Lucas. I don't want you to fall in love with me. I just want a peaceful life now. I don't want to play any more love games." "I've never regarded my love for you as a game. I'm serious about it," Lucas said soberly. "Did you think I was just fooling around? Can you tell me what I should do to make you think otherwise?" Serenity chewed at her lip, trying to think. "I'm tired. I really don't have the energy to love anymore." "I'll love you and wait until you have the strength to do so again. Don't be so cold to me. Please stop pushing me away," Lucas pleaded. Serenity looked at him, puzzled. "Why me? I'm just a nobody. I've been in prison for three years." Serenity added, feeling a little guilty, "Besides, I'm not the one you're looking for." "Yeah, why does it have to be