Chapter 57

Diego rolled his eyes in agreement, but he couldn't deny the truth in Lucas's words. The evening had been a much-needed respite from the relentless grind of academics, a chance to simply revel in the company of those he cared about.

As the conversation turned to more serious matters, Diego found himself opening up about the challenges he'd been facing with his latest project. Ava, ever the attentive listener, leaned forward, her brow furrowed in concentration.

"Have you considered approaching it from a different angle?" she mused, her mind already whirring with possibilities. "Sometimes, a fresh perspective can make all the difference."

Diego nodded thoughtfully, mulling over her words. "That's a good point. I've been so focused on one approach that I might have missed something obvious."

"Exactly," Ava affirmed. "Sometimes, you need to step back and look at the bigger picture. Trust me, on