SECOND SIN
So he stayed put, stamping his feet lightly against the pavement to release some of the nervous energy building inside him.
His mind replayed the earlier meeting, the way Nathan had thrown those sharp, calculated reminders of the past like well-aimed darts. Every word had landed, leaving Noah raw and uncertain.
Yet here he was, still hoping.
Finally, he spotted movement near the doors. Nathan was walking out alongside Elle. Noah immediately straightened his sleeves quickly, smoothing down his shirt as they approached. Before he could say anything, Nathan leaned in and whispered something to Elle. She flashed a quick smile, gave Nathan a small wave, and turned back toward the building, leavin