Chapter 11

Jane’s Pov

As I watched Jaxson answer his phone and get lost in his conversation, a sense of frustration washed over me.

I had been on edge ever since our unexpected encounter at the office, and now it seemed like fate was determined to keep pushing him into my life.

Without waiting for him to finish his call, I made a quick decision. I needed to distance myself from this situation, at least for now. I walked away from him and hailed a passing taxi and quickly climbed inside, giving the driver instructions to take me home.

As the taxi pulled away from the office building, I let out a long sigh, trying to calm the storm of emotions raging inside me.

Seeing Jaxson again stirred up memories and feelings I thought I had buried long ago.

I looked out of the window, watching the city streets pass by.

"I hope this won't become an everyday thing," I muttered to myself, a mix of frustration and resignation in my voice.

The thought of having to navigate this unexpected reunion with Ja