Maya stared at her phone long after the call ended.
Her chest felt tight.
Heavy.
William watched her carefully from across the apartment, tension written all over his face.
“What did he say?”
Maya looked up slowly.
“He wants to see me.”
William’s expression immediately sharpened with desperate hope.
That alone made her feel sick.
“You’re not actually expecting me to go, are you?” she asked quietly.
William hesitated.
Just for a second.
But she saw it.
And that hurt more than any answer.
Where did everything go wrong? They used to be so happy together! Now he is here telling her to meet another man.
“Maya…” He exhaled heavily. “Maybe you should at least hear him out.”
A hollow laugh escaped her lips.
“Unbelievable.”
“He might help us.”
“Us?” she repeated bitterly. “Or you
