Chapter 463

After settling Mina into the passenger seat, Wade immediately turned on the car's heater, keeping it on until her cheeks regained a touch of color. Only then did he lower the temperature slightly, but the heater stayed on the entire drive. Given Mina's current state, Wade drove slower than usual to keep the ride smooth and prevent any jostling that might wake her. A trip that typically took 20 minutes stretched into nearly an hour as he carefully made his way to her apartment. Once they arrived, Wade parked the car. He retrieved her keys from her coat pocket and helped her up to her apartment. It was already 11:30 pm. Most of the residents were already asleep, leaving the stairwell in pitch darkness. Wade fumbled in the dark, finally managing to fit the key into the lock after a few tries. "Alright, Mina, you're home," he said, feeling relieved as he opened the door. He turned to check on her, only to find her gazing at him with sparkling eyes and a playful smile on her face. Wa