Chapter 218

Serena's POV The peaceful silence in my office didn't last long before a knock interrupted my thoughts. I opened my eyes to see Maya already walking in, her face full of questions. "So he's gone?" she asked, trying to sound casual but failing miserably. I nodded, forcing myself to look more present than I felt. My head was still spinning from everything Ethan had just revealed. Maya's shoulders slumped as she flopped dramatically onto my office sofa. "He just left like that..." She grabbed a cushion, squeezing it like it was Ethan's face, pinching and twisting it repeatedly. "Well? Did he say anything about me? What does he think about us?" Her eyes were practically begging for good news. I hesitated, choosing my words carefully. How could I explain the situation without betraying either of them? "Maya, I think relationships need time to develop naturally," I finally said. "You two haven't known each other very long. Expecting concrete answers so quickly might be rushing things, don't