“Hey, Lex… can we take a walk?”

Roman's voice was calm, but there was an edge beneath it that Alexa noticed. She paused at the kitchen counter, slowly turning to face him.

“Of course,” she smiled sweetly, drying her hands with a towel. “What's on your mind?”

Weeks have gone by, and yet there has been no reply from Lisa. Alexa had been worried, skeptical about the sudden trust she developed for Lisa, even though she didn't remember her completely.

Roman stepped forward, rubbing ...