"We're fine, Antonio. But... Why do you ask? You sound worried. What's going on, son?"

Lucas asked curiously.

Antonio hesitated for a moment, trying to push down the fear gnawing at him.

He couldn't tell them the truth, no need to. He couldn't drag them into the chaos of his past life. He will explain later, not now.

So, he swallowed hard and forced himself to lie.

"It's nothing, really. I just... I had a nightmare. A bad one. I was worried about you both. I apologize for calling because of something as silly as this."

Lucas chuckled softly, clearly reassured.

"Ah, a nightmare, huh? Don't worry about us, Antonio....