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Chapter 104: Maya's first lie's
Author: Fash
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Raindrops continued to fall against the car window, the soft patter blending with the quiet hum of the night. The spot where Cayden had pulled over was shrouded in darkness, with barely any light reaching them.

Inside the Aston Martin, the world outside felt distant. The heavily tinted windows ensured that no one could see in, and when Cayden switched off the headlights, the entire car sank into an eerie silence, like a hidden sanctuary where nothing could be seen or heard.

Maya felt strangely safe in this secluded space. No one outside would be able to see anything, no matter what happened between her and Cayden.

Their hands remained intertwined, fingers locked tightly together like lovers.

Maya hesitated for a moment before finally speaking. “Cayden, I won’t lie… I do feel good about you too. You’re incredibly handsome, and you come from a powerful family. Which girl wouldn’t like you?”

She let out a soft sigh before continuing, “But we’ve only known each other for a few days, after
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