Getting His Hopes Up

Carl was no fool. He was well aware Lisa was a young, beautiful woman. Maybe in his younger years, he could have attracted a woman like her, but now in his old age? He wasn’t delusional and had no expectations. He was happy that she made him happy, a feeling he thought he’d never have again since his wife’s death.
But not everything was as it seemed with Lisa, and soon enough, Carl would find that out.