Lucas booked the flight instantly. The moment Rose received that call, she broke down so hard she couldn’t even stand straight. Her legs gave out and she held onto him like she was drowning.
“Hey, baby… shh, shh, it’s okay,” Lucas whispered, trying to steady her as she cried into his chest.
But Rose couldn’t stop. Her whole body shook while tears streamed down her face. Even when they boarded his private jet, she clung to his shirt like it was the only thing keeping her alive.
“My grandma, Lucas… she has left me now,” she sobbed. “I’m all alone—”
“No, baby. Please. You have me,” he whispered, pulling her close.
But Rose kept crying. Her voice cracked with every breath. Her grief filled the whole jet. Lucas held her the entire time, rubbing her back, kissing her forehead, trying to cal
