Here is Chapter 26:
_Chapter 26: Old Wounds_
Maya's parents' words lingered in her mind, stirring up old memories. She remembered the arguments, the shouting matches, and the tears. The feud between her family and Chase's family had been a long and bitter one.
Chase sensed Maya's unease. "Hey, what's wrong? You've been distant all day."
Maya hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "It's just...my parents and your family...the past..."
Chase's expression turned somber. "I know. I'm sorry, Maya. I know how much it hurts."
Maya took a deep breath. "I want us to be together, Chase. But I also want to make things right between our families."
Chase nodded. "Me too, Maya. Let's face this together."
Together, they decided to confront the past and try to heal old wounds. But as they delved deeper into the feud, they realized that some wounds ran too deep...