"Lily?" Alex stared at her with an expression fixed on his face that almost made her melt.
She couldn't help but wonder if Alex, who was standing a few feet away, had heard everything she said to Maya.
His expression shifted to a mix of concern and uncertainty, as if he wasn’t sure if she’d even want him there.
“Alex…” She said again as she rose to her feet, suddenly feeling awkward, as if she wasn’t quite sure what to do with her hands. “What are you doing here?”
“I came looking for you,” he said, stepping closer. His gaze was steady, searching her face for any sign of how she felt. “I thought maybe we could talk?”
Lily’s heart stuttered. She opened her mouth to speak, but the words wouldn’t come out. Behind her, she felt Maya’s gentle touch on her shoulder.
“I’ll catch you later,
