Aria couldn’t shake the unease as she parted ways with Jenna
The weight of Adrian’s gesture—sending her that much money—lingered in her thoughts.
Was this his way of avoiding a conversation about last night?
She sighed, trying to clear her head as she got into a cab. When she arrived home, she freshened up, changed into comfortable clothes, and sank onto her couch. Just as she reached for her phone to check messages, it buzzed with a text.
Noah: Hey, beautiful. How was your day?
A small smile touched her lips. Unlike Adrian, Noah’s messages were straightforward—warm, easygoing. She typed back quickly.
Aria: Long day. I’m exhausted. You?
Noah: Same here. But I could use some good company. Dinner tomorrow?
Aria hesitated. Dinner with Noah meant opening doors she wasn’t sure she wante
