David stood there, completely still, his heart racing. He couldn’t move, couldn’t say anything. Lulu stepped closer, her face filled with sadness. “Lulu…” David started, his throat dry. Before he could say more, Lulu’s face crumbled. Tears started streaming down her cheeks, and she broke into sobs
The sun was just beginning to rise when David and Lulu woke up the next day. They lay in bed for a moment, the house still quiet, with only the soft sounds of morning birds coming from outside the window. David stretched his arms, glancing at Lulu, who was still curled up under the blankets. “Hey,
The morning sun was just rising as David got ready for work. The house was still quiet, but Lulu was already awake, sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of tea. Sage was still asleep in her room, curled up in her blankets. David walked into the kitchen, adjusting his tie. “Morning,” he said, his
Lulu stood still for a moment, her eyes fixed on James in the distance. Her heart pounded in her chest. I knew it. I wasn’t imagining things, she thought to herself. She felt Sage’s small hand in hers, and she gripped it tighter, pulling her daughter closer to her side. I’m not crazy. I knew I saw h
David’s heart raced as he ran down the stairs of his office building. His phone was clutched in his hand, and he kept glancing at it, waiting for Lulu to call back. Why isn’t she picking up? he thought, feeling the panic growing inside him. He jumped into his car, fumbling with the keys as he starte
David stood frozen in the middle of the living room. Where is she? Where’s Lulu? Where’s Sage? His heart pounded. His hands were shaking. He grabbed his phone, dialing as fast as he could. “Tina,” he muttered under his breath, pressing the call button. It rang only once before Tina picked up. “Dav
David’s hand shook as he stared at the unknown number flashing on his screen. His heart raced, pounding in his chest. He swallowed hard and pressed the answer button. “Hello?” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “David?” Lulu’s voice came through the line, shaky but clear. David’s knees al
As soon as David, Lulu, and Sage stepped into the house, David let out a deep sigh of relief. He closed the door behind them, locking it quickly. Lulu sat down on the couch, holding Sage close to her chest. She still looked shaken, her eyes tired. David pulled out his phone and quickly dialed Tina’