Chapter 16

Leo's eyes followed mine, landing on the lipstick. His expression shifted instantly.

His body tensed, and for a moment, the air between us grew heavy with unspoken words.

As he settled into the driver's seat, he broke the silence.

"Aria and I were on a work trip recently, she dropped her bag, and I guess that's when it fell out."

I kept my gaze fixed on the passing streets, the tension between us thickening as we neared Emma's apartment.

"Aria didn't want to sit in the back. She thought it would be rude. But I promise, from now

on-"

the next left," I interrupted. "Emma's place is close. Let's stop here. I'll walk her

the

you hear what

was already halfway out of

conversation.

my voice deliberately casual as I threw

fine. I'm

her inside, trying to steady my own swirling

of disinfectant.

didn't know was that my sense of

alcohol, Aria's perfume still lingered-faint but

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