Serena moved quickly down the stairs, keeping her face calm even though her chest felt tight.

She didn’t want a scene, and Dominic obviously didn’t owe her any explanations.

Serena just wanted to leave. She reached for her bag, heading straight for the door.

“Serena!”

Dominic’s voice cut through the noise behind her.

She paused for half a second. Then kept walking.

He caught up to her just outside the apartment door.

“Wait,” he said, stepping in front of her gently. “Please.”

Serena looked up at him. Her eyes were steady, but tired.

“You don’t have to explain,” she said softly. “You didn’t do anything wrong.”

“That’s not the point,”...