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.

of Sanford’s jaw,

already talked

together tightly, his silence speaking volumes as he grappled

to get out of the car, but an uneasy feeling had gnawed at him, urging him to confront the growing storm of emotions raging within

Sanford could only speculate on the nature

f their exchange.

despite Maggie’s attempts to clarify matters, Karl’s

couldn’t help but wonder if Maggie would

Maggie

growing detachment, reached out and gently tugged

Please, don’t be

her gentle tone, let out a sigh,

move, he pulled over to the side of

and the seat, his gaze piercing into hers with

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