Chapter 120

Maya fled the coastal car shop, her footsteps echoing through the empty streets. The night air offered little solace from the burning humiliation she felt. Tears streamed down her face as she stumbled forward, her thoughts a jumbled mix of anger, sadness, and betrayal.

She turned into a dimly lit alley, seeking refuge from the pain. Her breath came in ragged gasps, her vision blurring with tears. The memory of Davin's cruel ruse, the guards' laughter, and Helen's smirk seared her mind like a fresh wound.

Maya's determination for revenge gave way to a deeper sense of shame. She felt vulnerable, "how did I not know this from the onset?... fuck!... He will pay for this!" She scowled.

Exhaustion weighed her down as she reached her apartment complex. The thought of facing her empty apartment was too much.

She needed her mother, Margaret, who lived across the city. The long drive loomed, but Maya was drawn to the comfort and support only her mother could offer. She started the car, her ha