Dante’s pov

Lia was surprised to leave Noah's house with additional questions instead of solutions. The trip back was solemn. Luca, positioned in the backseat, dozed off soon after they departed. However, Dante held the steering wheel firmly, his jaw clenched in a manner that indicated his thoughts were accelerating. When they entered the driveway, Lia looked back at Luca. "I will bring him inside." Dante nodded in reply, yet he remained still for a short while. Lia unclipped, exited, and ...