Knock at the Door
He knocked on her door, his body language indicating he wanted to compromise. Maren hesitated, caught off guard by his sudden shift.
A part of her wondered if he was genuinely interested in resolving their conflict, but another part remained suspicious.
She took a breath, trying to steady her thoughts before confronting him again. Opening the door slowly, she prepared herself for more possible confrontation.
This time, however, she felt a cautious curiosity about what Chase might say.