It was late, and there was something undoubtedly risqué about heading out for drinks, just the two of them, especially with a guy like Carson. Under normal circumstances, Marina would have steered clear.

But deep down, she believed that Carson, despite his reputation as a ladies’ man, possessed a certain chivalry. She trusted that he wouldn’t take advantage of a woman under the influence.

In the car on the way back to Willowbrook Plaza, Sylvia and Gabriel sat in silence, eyes closed, each lost in their own thoughts.

Sylvia gazed out at the night, taking in the city lights, while Gabriel leaned back in his seat, feigning sleep.

As they neared their destination, the driver heard the man who had been quiet the whole ride suddenly speak up, “Peppermint tea for sobering up?”

The woman paused for a moment before responding softly, “Of course.”

No further words were exchanged between them.

The driver, baffled by their cryptic conversation and not daring to look back, focused on the road.

Upon arriving at Willowbrook Apartment, they exited the car together. Sylvia handed the driver a generous tip, suggesting he take a cab home.

see the two of them heading up together—he had assumed they were strangers—glanced at the hefty tip on his phone

inside, before even bothering to turn on the lights, Sylvia wrapped her arms around the

her back while shrugging off his coat and lifting her onto the entryway

“Why did you say we shouldn’t see each other anymore this

cool and calm, “Sylvia, you should have a life of your own.

looked down, “We needed each other before, and we still need each other

I’ll be going back to C

seductively soft, Sylvia

her gaze, “And what

smiled lightly, “I’ve been doing just fine on my own these past few

and bent down to ki*s her

her legs around his sturdy waist, and while returning his ki*s, she began to unbutton his

held her waist, and she used it as leverage to climb

touch and movement seemed to perfectly complement the other, a

towards the bedroom, Sylvia whispered in his ear, “I can’t bear to let go, day or night. Be good

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