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_Chapter 15: Closer_
Maya and Chase spent the next few weeks getting to know each other, exploring the city, and laughing together. With each passing day, their connection grew stronger.
One evening, as they sat on the couch watching a movie, Chase turned to Maya with a curious expression. "What's your biggest fear, Maya?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with interest.
Maya thought for a moment before responding. "Losing the people I love," she whispered.
Chase's eyes softened, and he pulled her into a gentle hug. "I'm not going anywhere, Maya," he whispered. "I'm here for you."
Maya's heart fluttered at his words, and she knew that she was falling deeply in love with him...