Chapter 46

• Mia’s POV
• The weekend felt like a lifeline. I finally had some space, some quiet, to figure out what I needed to do. Staying under Diego’s roof was safe, and Tristan’s presence gave me comfort, but I knew I couldn’t rely on them forever. I needed independence.
• With that thought in mind, I set out early in the morning, scouring the city for part-time work. The hustle and bustle of the streets distracted me from my swirling thoughts, and I felt determined to find something. Anything.