Chapter 30
A couple of tram stops and a short walk later, we arrived at what appeared to be a small park, concrete pathways paved on an area full of greenery. The smell of nature mixed with the greasy scents of what smelled like a barbecue nearby. It seemed like the perfect place to have a picnic or walk your dog. Or in our case, have a conversation without anyone else listening in.
“How did you know about this place?” I asked.
Aiden’s eyes swept over the area before landing on me. “I found it one time when I went out to get some fresh air during the Australian Open. It’s kind of been my go-to place ever since, when I want some quiet time to myself. There’s usually hardly anyone here.”
He steered me to an empty bench in front of a thick cluster of trees. I collapsed onto the wood with
