I Stopped Loving Him When He Let Me Bleed Out novel Chapter 618

"Oh, perfect! Maya and York are here."

Maya and York walked in shoulder-to-shoulder.

Looking at them like a literal lifeline, Sera sprinted over and enthusiastically hooked her arm through Maya's.

"Did you miss me, Maya?"

Maya was now the youngest Marketing Director at The Hayes Group. Dressed in a sharp, dark suit that screamed professional power, she affectionately nudged Sera's head away.

"You're just as hyper as ever. You were never able to sit still, even as a kid."

"Oh, come on. You say that like you're so much older than me," Sera grumbled defensively.

Maya looked completely serious.

"You probably don't remember, but I actually held you when you were a baby. I literally watched you grow up."

York stood beside her, still wearing his captain's uniform, having not found the time to change.

His smile was warm and incredibly refined.

"Maya, you were six years old back then. How exactly did you hold her?"

"Shut up, and call me older sister."

Maya shot him a lethal glare over her shoulder.

Instead of shutting up, York reached out and playfully pinched her cheek.

"You've got some nerve!" Maya's face flushed bright red as she shot him a frantic, warning look.

Realizing she was a massive third wheel, Sera tactfully slipped away, giving the couple some space.

Now that they were alone, Maya finally let out a sigh of relief.

But York casually reached out, wrapping his arm possessively around her waist.

Maya instantly stiffened, dropping her voice to a harsh whisper.

"What are you doing? Someone's going to see! There are way too many people we know here tonight. Our relationship is a secret, we can't let anyone find out."

"Are you planning to keep it from them for the rest of our lives?" York didn't let go; instead, he pulled her even closer.

"You don't understand! My dad will literally break your legs," Maya hissed in panic, shoving at his chest.