Theo was seething, though he tried to keep his expression neutral for Lily’s sake. As he pulled the car into a spot outside her apartment building, he had planned to wait patiently until she was ready, giving her the space she needed to process her emotions. But as the minutes ticked by, his instincts kicked in. Something felt off. Lily had been gone for too long, and an uneasy feeling settled in his gut.
He had known, deep down, that this transition was hard for her, but as he sat there, the sense that something was wrong grew stronger. Eventually, he couldn’t ignore it any longer. He decided to go check on her, hoping everything was fine but ready to support her if she needed it. He stepped out of the car and headed up the stairs to her apartment.
As he reached the hallway, he heard vo
