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.

jaw, Maggie felt compelled to break the

talked to

his lips together tightly, his silence speaking volumes as he grappled with his own tumultuous

uneasy feeling had gnawed at him, urging him to confront

hear Maggie’s conversation with Karl, Sanford could

f their exchange.

clarify matters, Karl’s persistence grated on

longing, Sanford couldn’t help but wonder if Maggie

Maggie

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

Please,

hearing her gentle tone, let out a sigh, his resolve

decisive move, he pulled over to the side

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

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