CHAPTER 131. Guilt

The next day, Andrea and Zack got into the car headed to Lucerne in silence. Zack drove with a grim expression. Andrea sat beside him, watching his profile with confusion. She wanted to ask him what was wrong, what was going through his mind, but something in his expression stopped her.

“Are you okay?” she asked, but didn't get an immediate response.

Zack just squeezed her hand and shook his head.

“No… not really, but I will be when we get home.”

After what felt like infinite minutes, Zack turned his head and looked directly into her eyes.

“I don’t know what to do, Andrea,” he said sadly. “I feel like every option I have right now will hurt us.”

“Why do you say that, Zack?” she asked with concern, but it was evident that he wasn’t in the best state to share.

Finally, they arrived in Lucerne, and Andrea felt a sense of anticipation as they continued toward the hospital. She thought about Zack’s father, Mr. Nikola, who was so eagerly waiting for them.

When they arrive