Lulu’s heart pounded in her chest as Leo stepped out of the car, his eyes locking onto hers. She felt a cold sweat break out on her skin, instinctively taking a step back, then another, her mind screaming for her to run. “Tina, drive,” she said with widened eyes. “What? Who is that?” Tina was sho
“I don’t understand what you are saying.” She blinked unable to believe his words were real. “ I need to explain, but you have to give me the time.” Lulu looked around. “I do not have any family members as long as I know.” “Listen, I know this might be crazy news, but your father was not your b
David looked at Lulu like she was crazy. “You believe him?” His voice was calm, but there was a sharpness to it, a mix of confusion and worry. He could tell from her little hesitation and then he frowned, “you do.” Lulu nodded, her hands twisting in her lap. “I do, David. I don’t know why, but so
Lulu’s heart skipped a beat, she thought she was hallucinating from how much she had been thinking about him. She gripped the phone tighter, her mind racing with a thousand questions. “Leo, why are you calling me? How did you get my number?” “I have my ways,” he replied, his voice steady. “But th
“Let me go!” She snapped, panting heavily, thinking about her baby and the doctors warning on stressing herself. She finally met his shocked widened eyes, “what’s wrong?” He sounded worried. He let go of her, “I’m not going to hurt you I promise if that’s what you’re worried about.” He raised h
David mumbled something and buried his face deeper into the pillow, giving her the space she needed. Lulu walked into the kitchen, her heart pounding in her chest. She had to tell him, but how? How could she explain everything without breaking his heart? She leaned against the counter, staring
David didn’t return until later at night and he went straight to bed without saying a word. Lulu felt shattered but she knew he had every right to be upset. Lulu stood in front of the closet, hands trembling as she picked out a jacket. She was still trying to keep her thoughts in order, but ev
The park was quiet She stopped a few feet away, her throat dry. “Leo?” He turned slowly, his face unreadable in the dim light. “Lulu. You came.” “I said I would,” she replied, trying to keep her voice steady. “You said you had something to tell me.” “I do,” Leo said, taking a step closer. “But f