Chapter 123 — I'm here to stay

Narrator:

Miranda arrived at the gallery unannounced. It wasn't the first time. She did it often, using the excuse of seeing Sasha or dropping off a book for school. That afternoon, she showed up with a small box and a discreet smile.

Roman saw her as soon as she walked through the door. Dominic wasn't at the entrance. There was no one else there to stop her either.

“Are you here to drop something off or pick something up?” he asked from the end of the hallway, without moving.

“I just wanted to stop by for a moment,” she replied, holding up the box. “It's for Sasha. Some things he asked for. Nothing serious.”

“Leave it at reception.”

“I'd rather give it to you. If you don't mind.”

Roman didn't answer. He walked toward her slowly, his hands in his pants pockets. There was no warmth in his gestures. Only a patience that was no longer courtesy.

“That's enough, Miranda.”

“Enough of what?”

“Enough of the little game. Enough of the unannounced visits. Enough of