Lillie

I arrive at the waiting room and see my sister sitting there. I approach her, hoping she doesn't notice that I've just had sex. According to Dante, it's obvious, but maybe he just said that to tease me.

"Alex," I call out as I approach her. "How's Mom?" I hug her.

We exchange greetings as usual.

"She's a little better."

"So, what was so urgent?"

"We need to take Mom abroad," she says, confusing me. I don't understand. "She's stable, but only for now. The operation was successful, but the