Luke's POV
I glanced down at my watch as I parked my car in front of her apartment. It was eight in the morning, the time she usually left for college. I waited patiently, anticipation bubbling within me, eager to give her a ride.
Last night, as I dropped her off after work, I sensed something was troubling her. She was unusually quiet, as if she were battling some inner turmoil. I pondered over what could have been on her mind but chose not to press her. I didn’t want to overwhelm her, especially as things seemed to finally be aligning the way I had hoped.
Stepping out of the car, I leaned casually against it, fully aware that she would likely be in a rush and might not even notice me right away.
Just as I expected, I spotted her emerging from the elevator, her gaze fixed downward as
