Chapter 99 - Deal

Bella arrived at Lucas' house after 10 pm; she walked in slowly, not wanting to cause any noise despite knowing that his room was at a far corner.

"You're not a professional thief" a voice spoke from the dark, startling her.

"Are you trying to give me a heart attack?" she said, holding her chest and feeling her heartbeat.

"I fell asleep here, but someone sneaking into my house woke me up," he stated, a teasing smile on his face.

"How's Alima doing?" He asked, sounding a bit more serious.

"She's better than yesterday," Bella replied, sitting down on a couch and relaxing her feet on an ottoman she hadn't seen before.

"Thank God" he replied. A soft smile on his face.

"She's getting discharged in a week, and she can start school

"It's late; I'm going to bed," Lucas said after a few seconds of silence.

"Hold on" Bella stopped him and put on a serious expression.