Chapter 59

Jordan Miller

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Maya was caught off guard and I could see the conflict on her face as she tried to make a decision.

I stared at her pointedly, waiting for a reply, but she looked to Vince instead, as though asking for permission.

"I don't know where to go," I added. 

Vince released a sigh, then nodded his head. Maya did not look happy about his approval, but she didn't have a choice. Her tongue poked the inside of her cheek as she stood up slowly as if trying to prolong the inevitable.

"I'll show you," she said quietly and started walking off. I didn't waste any time following.

I tried not to think about how suspicious Maya was acting as I tried to keep up with her steps, not even bothering to take note of my surroundings.

We eventually reached a door that she opened and gestured for me to go inside. I did, but as she was about to leave, I took a hold of her wrist, effectively sto