Desi stood outside Lucas’s office, her hand hovering just inches from the door.
she waited for some minutes, unsure if this was necessary.
But she could no longer pretend like everything was fine. she didn't know if it was intentional, but Lucas had put some sort of restrictions between her and Lily.
For days now, Lucas had been keeping her at arm’s length, making it almost impossible for her to see the child she was supposed to be helping. It didn’t make sense, and the weight of what could be eating him up made her anxious.
Steeling herself, she knocked softly, then waited for his response.
“Come in,” Lucas’s voice sounded from within, low and calm, but distant.
She entered, closing the door behind her, feeling the tension rise between them. Lucas sat at his desk, papers strewn acr
