As I approached my apartment, I was surprised to see Timothy standing there. His face lit up when he saw me, and I couldn't help but smile back, despite the Linda issue.
"Hey, Evie! It's been a while. How are you?" he asked warmly.
I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. I wasn't ready to be honest with Timothy, but I didn't want to seem distant either.
"I've been okay," I finally replied, trying to sound casual. "Just been busy with work and stuff."
Timothy studied my face for a moment. "Are you sure you're okay?" he asked, concern in his eyes.
I nodded quickly. "Yeah, yeah, I'm fne," I assured him. "Just in a bit of a rush right now, that's all."
He didn't seem fully convinced, but he let the subject drop for the moment.
As much as I tried to resist, curiosity g
