As Aiden continued to navigate the buzzing crowd of the exhibition, the thrill of the night was overshadowed by Alex's lingering presence. It was unsettling to know that the source of his past torment was mere steps away, but Aiden was determined not to let fear dictate the night.
Mira noticed his distraction and approached him, her brow furrowed with concern. “Are you okay? You seem a bit off.”
“Yeah, I’m fine,” Aiden replied, forcing a smile. “Just... keeping an eye out.”
“Don’t let him ruin this for you,” she urged, placing a supportive hand on his shoulder. “You’ve worked too hard to let anyone take this away from you.”
Aiden nodded, drawing strength from her words. He took a deep breath and focused on the vibrant energy around him. Each conversation, each shared story, was a testa
