The Billionaire's Intern (Maya Thompson) novel Chapter 534

Back in Damien and Maya’s bedroom, Maya stepped out of the bathroom not long after Jaime had left. It didn’t take her long to freshen up since she had already showered just a few hours earlier.

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Damien had already changed into a black sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. Seated on the couch, he looked up as Maya disappeared into the walk-in closet.

A few minutes later, she emerged dressed in a simple cream knit sweater, dark jeans, and white sneakers, pulling a small carry-on suitcase behind her.

“All set?” Damien asked.

Maya nodded.

“Yes.”

“Nick called while you were in the bathroom,” Damien said. “Jaime’s medical team has already arrived. Max personally dropped them off. They’ve already cleared security, so everything’s good.”

The relief that washed over Maya was unmistakable.

Please tell Nick… thank you.”

Damien slipped his phone back into the pocket of his sweatpants.

He’ll live,” he said. “Besides, you already thanked him last night. That’s enough.”

A soft chuckle escaped Maya.

“I don’t think there’s such a thing as thanking someone too much. Besides, he’s like a brother to me now, you know?”

Damien’s lips curved into the faintest hint of a smile as he pushed himself off the couch.

“Yeah, well… that’s exactly why he doesn’t need all that gratitude.”

His gaze dropped to the small carry-on beside her.

“Where’s the rest before shaking his head in disbelief.

I spoke before he could question her further.

I supposed to come here for a visit before going home, but then everything to bring Jaime here instead, so these are basically the same clothes I packed for along with a few more that Jaime managed to bring.”

Understanding crossed Damien’s face as he remembered everything that had happened.

“Right. I’m sorry. It completely slipped my mind.”

Maya rested a hand on the suitcase handle and smiled.

“It’s all right. If I end up needing anything else, I’m sure Harper won’t mind lending me a few clothes.”

Damien’s brows immediately drew together.

“I don’t like the idea of you wearing someone else’s clothes.”

Maya let out a soft laugh.

“What’s wrong with that? They’re just clothes, Damien.”

Without another word, he reached into his wallet, pulled out a black card, and held it out to her.

“Here.”

Maya looked at the card in confusion before lifting her eyes to his.

“What’s that for?”

“Use it to buy whatever you need,” Damien replied matter-of-factly. “Clothes, shoes, toiletries…. whatever you want.”

Maya accepted the card and examined it for a moment before a playful smile slowly spread across her face.

“Hmm… can I buy a car with this too?”

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A faint smirk tugged at Damien’s lips.

“You could buy the entire dealership if you wanted.”

Maya stared at him, completely dumbfounded.

“I was kidding.”

She gently slipped the card back into his hand.

“If I really need anything, I have enough money saved to buy it myself.”

Her expression softened.

“But thank you,”

Damien stepped forward and kissed his mother on the cheek.

“Morning, Mom.”

Dahlia returned the gesture before Maya leaned in to greet her the same way.

As they pulled apart, Damien looked at his mother with quiet concern.

“Did you get enough rest? How are you feeling?”

“Did,” Dahlia answered with a reassuring nod. “Thank you for asking.”

Her expression turned apologetic as she looked at both of them.

“And… please excuse me for how I was last night. It had been a long and emotional day, and by the time ! got home, I was simply exhausted.”

Damien and Maya exchanged a brief glance.

The explanation made perfect sense. With everything surrounding this trip, it wasn’t surprising that the day had taken such an emotional toll on her.

As the conversation drifted into a comfortable silence, Maya’s eyes were drawn to the pendant resting against Dahlia’s chest. She studied it quietly, with a faint crease forming between her brows.

Ever since meeting Dahlia, she had never once seen her wear that necklace.

Noticing the change in Maya’s expression, Dahlia looked at her with quiet concern.

“Maya? What’s wrong?”

Maya slowly lifted her gaze, her eyes already beginning to glisten.

“I’m sorry… I just… your necklace. It looks familiar.”

Dahlia glanced down at the pendant resting against her chest before gently holding it between her fingers.

“Oh, this?”

She lifted the pendant between her fingers and met Maya’s tear-filled eyes, a mixture of warmth and longing reflected in her own.

“Your mother and I had matching ones made when we were younger.”