Mara turned to him, her voice firm. "You promised me, Ethan. We agreed to keep our relationship quiet at work."
His eyes locked onto hers, frustration still evident. "And how long do you expect that to last? You think Bruce or anyone else is just gonna stay in the dark forever?"
Mara sighed, rubbing her cheeks. "I don't know. But right now, I need to focus on this case. And you need to leave before anyone else comes looking for me."
Ethan exhaled sharply, then stepped closer, his fingers grazing her arm. "This isn't over, Mara," he murmured, his voice low and firm. "Steph will pick you up later so we can go to court together."
Before she could respond, he leaned in, pressing a lingering kiss against her temple before slipping out the door. Mara stood there for a moment, trying to steady her breath.
