Chapter 10

Ava stepped into her apartment, greeted by a sense of comfort mingled with the sight of scattered papers and a few misplaced items. With a small sigh, she closed the door behind her, setting her bag down as she surveyed the tidying-up that awaited her.

" Looks like I've got some work to do, " Ava muttered to herself, running a hand through her hair. She loved her cozy space, but today, it seemed to demand a bit of attention.

She started with the living room, gathering stray books and organizing the scattered cushions. As she picked up a framed photograph from the side table, her thoughts wandered to Bryan. She wondered what he might be doing at that very moment.

" Is he thinking about our unexpected meeting too? " Ava pondered aloud, a faint smile gracing her lips at the thought. She shook her head, refocusing on the task at hand.

With determination, she moved on to the kitchen, putting away dishes and wiping down countertops. The rhythmic motion of cleaning helped clear her mind, but