Chapter 4

"I'm sorry about yesterday," Mia said, her voice quivering with emotion, almost breaking into tears. "I... I really didn't mean it. I..."

"It's fine," I cut her off calmly, taking the coin from her hand. "As long as we've cleared things up."

The instant my fingers brushed her palm, she shuddered, as if she'd been shocked by electricity.

Her hand was cold as ice.

I stood up, packed my things into my backpack, gave her a brief nod, and walked away.

From beginning to end, there was no blame, no drama, just calm, nothing more.

As soon as I left,…