Leo shrugged. “It’s right outside.”

Her heartbeat quickened slightly.

So, Cole had ignored her request and sent the car over anyway.

A strange feeling settled in her chest.

Ever since their last encounter, Cole’s attitude toward her had noticeably softened. But why?

Leo noticed the way Sarah’s face stiffened, her fingers tightening around her phone. He frowned slightly, sensing something was off.

“What’s wrong?” he asked, his voice laced with concern.

Sarah quickly masked her emotions and shook her head. “Nothing,” she said lightly, but there was a distant look in her eyes.

She unlocked her phone, scrolling through her contacts until she found Cole’s number. Without hesitation, she transferred the exact amount he had spent on her car repairs and sent him a brief message acknowledging the payment.

Barely a second passed before her phone vibrated with an incoming call.

Sarah hesitated, then sighed and picked up.

“Cole.”

“You didn’t have to send the money back,” his voice came smoothly through the line, tinged with something she couldn’t quite place.

Sarah’s grip on her phone tightened. “I don’t like owing favors,” she stated firmly.

Cole exhaled, a soft chuckle escaping. “Stubborn as ever, huh?”

“That’s how I am,” she replied, unmoved.

There was a brief silence, and then curiosity got the better of her. “Can you tell me why you’re helping

me?”

For a moment, she thought he wouldn’t answer. Then, he spoke, his tone casual but vague.

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it a

“A

have understood. But

could ask, the line clicked, and

at her phone,

listening, finally spoke. “Was that the guy who

lost

couch, his expression unreadable. “Next time something like this happens, you should call me directly. You don’t need

It

slightly surprised. Leo was always kind, always composed. But for a fleeting second, his

it, he smiled–his usual, reassuring smile. “This is also the responsibility of a

moment passing just as quickly as it

too much about it, she nodded

two spent the next few hours going through notes, organizing information on the exhibits from the event, and preparing their assignment for Professor

off the report, the sky had already

a

a hand dismissively. “I’ll

Instead, he gathered his things and stood up, “I’ll see you

as he left, and for a moment, the apartment

leaned back into the couch. The events of the day

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Alex’s call, and now Cole’s unexpected

of emotions churned inside her,

by

reached for it and answered without

“Hello?”

bright voice came through the speaker. “Are you feeling better?”

up, rubbing her temple. “I’m fine, sweetheart.”

background noises–clinking utensils, the faint murmur of

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