Maya's Pov The afternoon dragged. Jason and Melissa left after lunch. Sophie spent hours with Catherine, packing and talking. And Derek disappeared into his workshop, claiming he had work to finish.I sat in my room pretending to read, but really just staring at my phone, willing Derek to text me. To explain whatever had happened with Catherine. To tell me everything was okay.Nothing.By evening, I couldn't take it anymore. I threw on my coat and headed to the workshop.Derek was bent over his workbench, sanding something with intense focus. He didn't look up when I walked in."Hey," I said."Hey.""You've been hiding out here all day.""Not hiding. Working.""Derek." I walked closer. "What did Catherine say to you?"His hands stilled on the sandpaper. "Nothing important.""You're lying.""Maya, I don't want to talk about it.""Too bad. We promised honesty, remember? No more secrets."He set down the sandpaper and finally looked at me. His eyes were tired. Sad. "She wants to move ba
Last Updated : 2025-12-19
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