"Ivory Goldwine and the Familiar Guest-2"

Although he knew of this, he still hoped that Ivory would make safer and wiser decisions for herself.

Ivory pursed her lips, not knowing how to react to her close friend.

"When do you plan on being truthful with me about it… Are you going to hide it from me until we're done here in town?"

"Lucius… I…"

"Just so you know, I have a big reason why I care for you so much," Lucius creased his brows, "And once you know about it, you'll understand where I'm coming from."

"What is it, Lucius? Can't you tell me now?" she asked curiously.

Lucius recalled that his father wanted to be the one to tell Ivory about it. "At the right time-"

"Why don't you tell me now so I would not be confused?" she crossed her arms, "If you're going to delay this, you're also going to delay my disappointment in you."