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She perceived his action as an act of cruelty, an unwillingness to offer a ride to a girl in need.

Seated beside Darin, she found herself swathed in guilt, the threads of her actions entwined with an unsteady conscience.

“I realized my necklace was absent as I retired for the night. An oversight during the day led me to believe it may rest at Marcus’ abode. Thus, I ventured forth to retrieve it.” Her explanation wafted through the air, seeking solace in her half-truths.

Darin’s silence hung between them, a testament to his discerning nature. He was no fool, yet he grappled to comprehend Rhea’s persistent attachment, despite the fact that Marcus was now wedded to another.

Darin brought Rhea to a halt in front of her residence. Within the confines of the car, an oppressive atmosphere enveloped them, and the entire journey transpired in a somber silence, punctuated only by the rhythm of the engine’s hum.

“Here you are.” Darin’s voice pierced the silence.

clenched tightly as her mind wove intricate

come inside for a while?” Rhea’s suggestion

dumb, taken aback by her invitation. This was an uncharacteristic move on Rhea’s part; she had always maintained a

pressed, her words luring him

Rhea into her bedroom. Each step felt as though he walked on air,

buttons of her collar. Slowly, deliberately, the

being as he bore witness to this captivating

exchange, I require a favor.” Rhea’s voice held a gravity that

proposition surged through him, igniting a fire of anticipation.

help but entertain