Chapter 8

Lily returned to her cozy apartment, feeling both excited and anxious about her upcoming trip to Milan. As she stepped inside, she looked around the familiar surroundings and breathed in the scent of her favorite flowers that adorned the living room. But her excitement was short-lived as she saw her sister Sarah sitting on the couch with a solemn expression.

“What’s wrong?” Lily asked, her voice tinged with concern.

Sarah’s eyes were red and puffy, and she looked like she had been crying for hours. “I don’t want you to go,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Lily sat down next to her sister and put her arm around her. “I know, but I have to. It’s a business trip, and I can’t miss it.”

Sarah leaned into her sister’s embrace and sighed. “I know, but I’m going to miss you so much. And I’m scared to be alone.”

Lily’s heart ached at the sight of her sister’s distress, and she knew that she had to do something to ease her sister’s fears. “I’ll call y