Selfish people like him don't see the situation and can still end up liking a woman who was in such a desperate situation.
He shook his head and said, "It's not pity." His voice was firm but gentle.
"I don't feel sorry for you. I just see someone who's been through a lot and still has a lot of fight left in her. If you really believe there's nothing left, then... that's just not true."
The girl looked up at him, her eyes wide and searching, as if she was trying to understand him.
"I… I don't know what to say," she whispered.
Lucas chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck.
"You don't have to say anything. You just need to give it a shot. Three months. That's all I'm asking for. Three months to let me prove to you that life doesn't have to end just because things are tough."
The girl was silent, her mind racing. She thought about it for a long moment, then finally nodded, albeit hesitantly.
