Ryan pulled out of the driveway, his fingers tapping lightly against the steering wheel as he navigated through the quiet streets.

The night air was crisp, and the city lights shimmered in the distance, casting a soft glow over everything.

Serena sat beside him, her arms crossed loosely, gazing out the window.

The atmosphere inside the car wasn’t tense, but it carried a weight of unspoken thoughts.

Ryan glanced at her. “So, what should we talk about?”

She turned to him with a small smirk. “You’re the one who dragged me out for a drive. Shouldn’t you have a plan?”

Ryan chuckled. “Fair enough.”

He paused for a moment, then...