Jordan was quiet, to her surprise, after the call. She put her head against the headrest to calm herself as her thoughts ran wide and wild. The silence in the car felt heavier than words, only broken by the soft hum of the engine and the distant rush of passing vehicles. About fifteen minutes later, he suddenly pulled up by the corner of the road. Chloe lifted her head, puzzled at the halt, her brows furrowed in question. She was about to ask why he was stopping, when she looked around and paused in recognition. It was the same bridge where they had stopped the day before, to share noodles together. A wave of nostalgia rushed over her.
“Are you okay?” His voice broke through her haze, and when she turned to meet his eyes, she saw genuine concern.
She gave a weak nod, the corners of her l
