The apartment door opened slowly. Sheena, who had just finished placing her phone on the kitchen table, immediately turned her head. Her eyebrows lifted when she saw a man standing at the doorway with a wide smile.

“Julio?” Sheena froze for a few seconds. “What are you doing here?”

Julio closed the door and took off his jacket. “Surprise.”

“Why didn’t you tell me first?” Sheena stepped closer, her expression a mix of shock and confusion. “I could have picked you up.”

Julio chuckled softly. “If I told you first, it wouldn’t be a surprise.”

Sheena let out a breath and shook her head slowly. “You really startled me.”

Julio...