Maya
I was genuinely surprised to see Ethan pull up right beside the curb where we were standing.
But I was in too much of a panic to pause and actually think about what a crazy coincidence this was.
When he zoomed off down the street, I finally felt like I could breathe again. Relief flooded through me.
Mason hadn’t seen me. That would have turned today into an absolute nightmare.
“Uncle Ethan!” Christopher pushed himself up to his feet and threw his tiny arms around Ethan’s shoulder from the backseat. “You’re here!”
“Yes, Chris, I am.” Ethan’s voice was warm with affection as he took a turn onto the next boulevard. Then he slowed down and glanced at me in the rearview mirror with surprised amusement. “What are you doing here?”
“I should be asking you that,” I threw the question ri
