Time seemed to freeze as their eyes met. Clara felt like she was drowning, completely lost in the depths of his gaze. Mitchell leaned closer, his face mere inches away from hers, his lips hovering as though about to capture hers in a kiss.
Clara’s breath hitched, her anticipation heightening as she closed her eyes, waiting for the warmth of his lips.
Instead, his voice broke the silence, a low, barely audible whisper near her ear.
“Why are you here?”
The words jolted her back to reality. Embarrassment washed over her as she opened her eyes, realizing how close she had come to giving away her feelings.
“Uhm… I brought my friend to the hospital,” she replied hurriedly, avoiding his gaze.
“Your friend?” he asked, his brows furrowing slightly. “What happened to her?".
“She had minor co
