Feeling somewhat awkward, Cindy gathered her courage and said, “I guess I’ll ride with Nicole.”

Although she’d previously traveled with Martin, now that she’d decided to leave, she suddenly didn’t know how to face him. Maybe more than anything, she worried about her own reluctance to part ways.

“Come in my car,” Martin suggested, breaking the silence for the first time.

Cindy secretly bit her lip, feeling a mix of emotions, but she could only agree with a stiff nod. “Okay.”

Once in the car, they both sat in silence, the air heavy with tension.

“You…” Martin started.

“You…” Cindy started at the same time. They paused, then Martin said,” You go first.”

“No, you first,” Cindy deferred.

wanted to break the ice and avoid the awkwardness. But now that Martin prompted

“I just wanted to say, if you need any help,

in her heart as she replied, “No need, I can manage

have to be so formal,” Martin’s

at Martin, her gaze steady. “I didn’t bring much with me when I came, and I won’t be taking much back. I can handle it

she figured that sorting things out by herself might help her keep her emotions steady compared to having him around,

push.

told Cindy, “Okay then, just

“I will,” Cindy said.

reached the restaurant. They stood together outside

will be my first time finding

to cheer her up, “But remember when Cherry left?

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