Chapter 7

"Sorry, I have to leave now," Adrienne said politely to Ryan.

"What's wrong? What happened?" Ryan asked, his concern evident.

"Oh, it's nothing major. Just an accident. I need to head there right away," Adrienne explained.

"Oh...do you want a ride?" he offered.

"I actually drove here, but thank you," Adrienne declined graciously.

"Well, I didn't even drive," Ryan admitted.

"What? You just offered to drive me a few minutes ago. How were you planning to go back?" Adrienne questioned.

"Okay, let me explain. I didn't drive here, but I was going to call my driver to bring the car. Our office is only a twenty-minute walk from this coffee shop, so I decided to walk. It's like a mini workout," Ryan explained.

"Oh, that's interesting. Do you want me to drop you off at your office?" Adrienne kindly offered.

"No need, thanks. I'd rather not explain myself to anyone," Ryan replied.

"What do you mean?" Adrienne inquired curiously.

"Just avoiding those judgmental looks," Ryan chuckled, and they bot