Chapter 16

Daniel’s POV

The papers for Maya’s rehab were on my desk, her name staring at me. My office was quiet, but my mind was loud. I kept hearing Sienna’s voice saying, you lied to me, I messed up by not telling her about Maya’s drug problem, and now she thought I was cheating. I felt terrible for letting her get hurt and for not explaining. I wanted her; her laughter, her strong spirit, the way she made me feel truly alive, but I had ruined it by staying quiet.

I looked through the papers, my jaw tight. Maya’s addiction was a huge problem, taking over my life and my chance with Sienna. I couldn’t keep helping her if it meant losing the one woman who liked me for who I was, not for my money.

My phone was silent, and I didn’t dare call Sienna. What could I say? “Sorry I hid my sister’s drug problem?” My chest hurt, remembering her tears, her voice breaking because of me.

The door opened slowly, and Maya walked in. She looked small in my old hoodie, her eyes s