Hearing his words, I clamped my mouth shut.  

　　Lucas found my reaction amusing and chuckled softly.  

　　"Why me?" I mustered the courage to meet his gaze, wanting to hear the truth.  

　　His playful expression faded, replaced by a serious demeanor. "You want the truth?"  

　　I nodded.  

　　"Because you're simple."  

　　"Simple?"  

　　Lucas sat on the edge of the bed, tilting his head slightly as he spoke. ...