Chapter 16

• As Maya showed Lucas to his room, a sense of nostalgia washed over her. It had been years since they had seen each other, and she couldn't help but feel a twinge of excitement at the prospect of catching up with her childhood friend.
• "Here you go, Lucas," Maya said with a smile, opening the door to the guest room. "I hope you find everything to your liking."
• Lucas stepped into the room, his eyes scanning the familiar surroundings with a sense of fondness. "It's perfect, Maya," he replied warmly, turning to face her. "Thank you for letting me stay here."