Reluctant Farewell

Valerie saw a woman hurrying away when she emerged from the restroom. She took another glance and realized it was Hazel.

At the recollection of that night, she raised her brows before looking away and returning to Maximus.

Upon arriving back at her seat, she looked at Maximus' face and asked with a smile, "Who upset you?"

Maximus looked up to return her gaze. "There was a woman talking nonsense ea