Chapter 56

Despite the flurry of tasks, her thoughts constantly wandered back to the inevitable encounter that she both anticipated and dreaded.

As the clock ticked closer to the end of the workday, Ava tidied up her desk with meticulous precision, her movements deliberate as she organized her belongings, a veil of tension taut across her features.

With her bag in hand, she finally decided to leave, steeling herself for the possibility of crossing paths with Bryan. The moment she turned towards the office exit, however, fate had other plans.

There, standing before her, was Bryan, his presence unexpected yet somehow inevitable and her bag dropped instantly. He stood there, looking so mad that Ava thought he was going to shake the life out of her. Their eyes met, locking in an intense gaze, and a myriad of emotions flickered in the air between them.

Ava's eyes revealed a tumultuous mix of apprehension, uncertainty, and a hint of longing. She could feel the weight of unspoken words hanging in the