Lulu squinted at Leo, her eyebrows knitting together "You want me to go to your place? Now?" she asked, the question hanging in the air like a heavy weight. There was a wariness in her voice. Leo nodded, his expression calm, almost too calm. "Yeah, it's safer there," he said, his tone matter-of-fa
Lulu's legs buckled beneath her, her eyes rolling back as the world spun out of focus. She barely registered the worried voices around her before everything went black. Leo and Mark were the first to react. Leo caught her before she hit the ground, his arms wrapping around her limp body. Mia ga
Lulu woke up slowly, her eyes heavy with sleep. The room was dim, the early morning light barely creeping through the curtains. She felt a warmth beside her and turned to see David lying next to her, his face lined with exhaustion. It took her a moment to remember, but when she did, it hit her l
Tina’s eyes were red, her face pale and tight with concern, while Steven hovered protectively by her side. As soon as Tina saw Lulu, she rushed over, wrapping her arms around her without a word. Lulu felt herself sink into Tina’s embrace, her tears coming all over again. It was a different kin
Lulu woke up slowly, reaching out instinctively for David. Her hand found only cold sheets, and her eyes blinked open in confusion. The room was quiet, the early morning light filtering softly through the curtains. She sat up, rubbing her eyes, and glanced around. David was nowhere in sight.
Lulu was sitting on the couch, flipping through a magazine, when David walked into the living room. “What’s that look for?” she asked, curious. David grinned and sat down next to her, holding a brochure in his hand. “I’ve got an idea.” Lulu tilted her head, eyeing the brochure. “What kind of idea
Tina sat on the edge of the bed, staring at her phone. She scrolled through her messages, seeing nothing from Steven. The clock showed it was well past midnight. Her shoulders slumped, and she let out a long sigh. The bedroom door creaked open, and Steven walked in, loosening his tie. He looked exh
Lulu stepped off the plane, holding little Sage close to her chest. The two-year-old had dozed off during the flight, her small head nestled into the crook of Lulu's neck. The air in Hawaii was warm and soft, a gentle breeze carrying the scent of the ocean and tropical flowers. Lulu felt a wave