Chapter 1983

With that, she hurried to the front desk, her heart pounding in her chest as she handed the pastries to the receptionist.

Sanford’s expression remained unchanged as he turned on his heel and strode out of the studio.

Maggie whispered greetings to the receptionist before following after him.

As Maggie settled into the passenger seat, Sanford turned to her, his voice softening slightly.

“Where do you live?”

“Just in the apartment building up ahead,” Maggie replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

Sanford didn’t utter a word as he started the car, the engine’s hum filling the uneasy silence between them.

The vehicle moved forward, but the atmosphere inside remained thick with tension, suffocating in its intensity.

the stern set of Sanford’s jaw, Maggie

already talked

lips together tightly, his silence speaking volumes as he

intended to get out of the car, but an uneasy feeling had gnawed at him, urging him to confront

to hear Maggie’s conversation with Karl, Sanford could

f their exchange.

matters, Karl’s persistence grated on

Sanford couldn’t help but wonder if Maggie would have entertained Karl’s advances had he not

woman, It seemed Maggie had

detachment, reached out and gently tugged on his sleeve, her

Please, don’t be

gentle tone, let out a sigh, his resolve

pulled over to the side of the

in, he trapped her between him and the seat, his gaze piercing into

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