Chapter 8 The new settlement

RAPHAEL’S HOME

"Here you go." Maverick smiled, placing a plate of macaroni and cheese in front of Raphael, who had a sullen look on his face. "Can you cut it out with that odd expression?"

Raphael exhaled, leaning further into the chair. "I still don't want to believe that you came all the way from New York to settle with me here. Why would you leave your entire life alone to pursue mine?"

Maverick waved a finger. “No, that isn't the case at all. I have always wanted to leave New York and settle somewhere different and familiar. The chance came and all I did...