Even with her packed schedule, Lydia never forgot her promise to Mrs. Shaw.
The week passed in a blur. By Friday afternoon, Lydia texted Mrs. Shaw to let her know the birthday painting was finally ready.
Mrs. Shaw replied almost immediately, excitement clear in every word. [Lydia, thank you so much! I’m at a party right now and can’t step away. I’ll have my son pick up the painting for me. The two of you can choose a place to meet, and just tell him the price—he’ll pay you on the spot.]
After that, Mrs. Shaw sent over a screenshot of a contact and added, [Lydia, this is my son. I’ve asked him to add your contact, so please accept his request.]
Lydia just stared at her screen for a second.
A new friend request popped up soon after. Lydia checked the profile and saw it really was Mrs. Shaw’s son.
His username was just one character: C.
Mrs. Shaw must have told her son that Lydia was Owen, as his message came through sounding super respectful. [Owen, my mother can’t make it, so I’m here to pick up the painting. Where should I meet you?]
Lydia skipped the small talk and sent him the address right away. It was a parking lot near Capital Med School.
Her car was already waiting there, painting in the back seat.
He replied almost instantly. [On my way.]
Bored, Lydia slouched in her seat and started playing a game on her phone, completely zoning out.
She didn’t even notice when Carter arrived. He found her car quickly, checking his phone to double-check the location as he circled around.
Lydia was still hunched over her phone inside the car, so Carter couldn’t see her face. From the way she sat, she looked like a student—definitely young.


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