MARIA’S POV
Leaving Alex's apartment, a chill settled over me, lingering from the weight of the stories he had shared about his family. My heart ached for him, and I couldn't shake the feeling of sadness that clung to me.
I stepped out into the cool evening air, I checked my phone and saw that it was already past 6:00 PM. Hailing a cab, I climbed inside and settled back into the seat, the conversations between Alex and myself kept revolving in my mind as I remained quiet waiting to be taken home by the cab driver.
I couldn't help but think back on the conversations I had shared with Alex, particularly the ones about my marriage with Connor. His reaction to learning the truth about my relationship with Connor had caught me off guard, his shock was clear in the way his eyes widened and
