Chapter 57

Maxwell

When I looked up at the window after sharing a kiss with Jennifer, my eyes locked in a gaze with Nicole, the lady from the cafe.

It was unexpected, catching me off guard. The intensity of her stare pierced through me, as if she were peering into the depths of my soul.

I couldn't tear my eyes away from her, curiosity mingling with a strange sense of connection.

But then, I noticed something else. There was a flicker of pain in Nicole's eyes, buried deep within. It was a profound sadness

I wondered what could have happened to cause her such anguish, and I felt empathy for her. In that fleeting moment, our gazes became a silent exchange of unspoken questions and hidden emotions.

Abruptly, Nicole broke our connection. Without a word, she retreated from the window and swiftly disappeared into her car.

The sound of the engine starting filled the air, and she drove away, leaving me wondering what could be wrong with her.

Lost in my thoughts, I was brought back to reality when Jenn