Chapter 13

Lorena POV

I sat in the passenger seat of the Mercedes, absentmindedly gripping the seat belt strap. I watched as Shana stood outside the car and exchanged a few words with Erik, their expressions filled with subtle emotions. After bidding farewell, Shana returned to the car.

"What's wrong?" I casually asked, thinking that since they were now a family, there shouldn't be any major issues.

"It's nothing. I've met him a few times before, we just had a casual chat," Shana replied as she started the car and looked at the road, preparing to drive away. "But what about you? What happened during the meal today?"

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Are you asking me? Did something happen between you and Seth? Both of you seemed distracted, and there was this tense atmosphere in the air."

"Really? I don't think I said anything, and besides, it's good that he's getting back together with his ex, isn't it?" I said, looking out the window, feeling a mix of emotions.

"I understand that the dynamics of a