*Ashley* Later in the evening Lucas is tugging in Alex and I sink into the couch, cradling my phone between my ear and shoulder as I sip a cup of tea. The warmth seeps into me, and I can’t help but smile as I hear Giulia’s voice on the other end. “So, tell me everything! How's New York? How's Lucas?” I take a deep breath, excitement bubbling inside me. “It’s amazing, Giulia! Lucas is really trying. He’s good to both Alex and me. I mean, he has this way of making us feel safe and cared for. He’s always thinking about us, planning little surprises. Just yesterday, we had the best day together.” “Really? What did you do?” she asks, her curiosity evident. I chuckle lightly, remembering our afternoon. “Him and Alex made me snacks and tea, they have also made me breakfast. They were so cute

