The drive to Lucas’ parents’ house was heavy with silence.
The occasional honk of distant cars and the soft hum of the engine were the only sounds filling the space between them. Lara kept her gaze fixed outside the window, watching the city lights blur into a haze as they moved through the streets.
It took nearly half an hour to reach their destination due to the traffic, but it felt both too long and too short at the same time.
When they finally arrived, Lara noticed several cars already parked outside. A sign that many guests had already arrived. As Lucas pulled into the driveway and turned off the engine, she reached into the backseat, grabbing the gift box she had prepared, and stepped out of the car without waiting for him. The cool evening air brushed against her skin as she str
