As the evening wore on, Max found himself unable to shake the events of that afternoon from his mind. The sight of Mia entering that unfamiliar luxurious vehicle and the unsettling call from the other day...

Everything seemed to fit together, connecting the dots. However, it was difficult for him to accept the truth. How could she be involved in that?

How could someone he had known for half his life possess such a side to her? Was it because of their breakup? Perhaps she had fallen into depression and resorted to... actions, since their relationship had ended.

The thoughts continued to haunt him deep into the night.

Feeling overwhelmed,...