The Secret Meeting
Maya barely slept.
Victor's words echoed in her mind.
"I know what happened to your parents."
She wanted to ignore him.
She wanted to tell Ethan everything.
But deep inside...
She knew she couldn't let the opportunity slip away.
If Victor really knew the truth...
She had to hear it.
The next morning...
Ethan was preparing to leave for an important meeting.
Before walking out, he smiled at Maya.
"I'll be back this afternoon."
She forced a smile.
"Drive safely."
He kissed her gently.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
As the front door closed...
Guilt settled heavily in Maya's heart.
An hour later...
A black taxi dropped her outside an abandoned botanical garden on the outskirts of the city.
The place was deserted.
Silent.
She looked around cautiously
