Chapter Sixty Six

Lucas retrieved his ID from his wallet and handed it over, his jaw clenched with tension. The guard examined it closely, his eyes flicking between Lucas and the ID before reluctantly nodding.

As the guard stepped back to allow him through the gate, Lucas exhaled a breath he hadn't realized he was holding. His relief was palpable, the knot of anxiety in his stomach gradually unraveling.

Arriving at the parking lot of the building, Lucas glanced worriedly at Emma, her peaceful slumber a stark to the chaos of the night. Gently opening the back door, he lifted her into a sitting position, her weight sagging against him as he maneuvered her out of the car.

The vigilant gaze of the guard followed them as they made their way towards the lobby. Midway, Lucas paused, turning to the guard with a polite yet strained expression.

"Can you direct me to her apartment?" he asked, his voice hinting at urgency.

"Through the lobby," the guard replied.

Lucas nodded in gratitude before continuing on his p