Inside Rylan's house, Maya and Rylan were still deep in conversation. They reminisced about old times, a comfortable silence settling between them, occasionally punctuated by a shared laugh.
Crieeak! Suddenly, the sound of the front door creaking open shattered the tranquility.
Both Maya and Rylan turned their heads towards the entrance, their eyes widening in surprise as they saw Alex standing there. He held a heavy, ornately carved case clutched in his hand, a hint of exhaustion etched on his face.
"I found it," he announced, his voice hoarse but firm.
The room fell silent for a beat. Maya's eyes sparkled with excitement, while Rylan's expression mirrored a mix of disbelief and cautious hope.
"Really?!" Maya exclaimed, her voice barely a whisper.
"Woah, that was... fast," Rylan stammered, still processing the news.
