I managed to slip out into the compound without anyone raising an eyebrow. Honestly, my plan went smoother than I expected. For a second there, I was convinced Ethan had spotted me, but I didn't stick around to find out. I moved so fast that even if he had seen a glimpse of me, I was long gone before he could have reached out and dragged me back inside.Would he actually do that, though? I’m still trying to figure him out. I don’t really know how people with that kind of money and power operate.The moment I hit the open air, the evening breeze washed over me, and for a heartbeat, all my stress just evaporated. There’s something about being outside at night that feels like a reset button. I wandered into the garden, and it immediately reminded me of Maya’s. It seems like they share a common love for flowers. I get it, though. I love them too. In another life, maybe one where things aren't so complicated, I could see myself being a florist.They had chairs scattered around the greenery
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