Her new salary was nearly ten times what she used to earn at the café, even with all the double shifts and overtime. Yet despite the abundance, Maya stayed careful, grounded. She didn’t splurge or indulge—she simply chose a few things that she knew Jaime and Ms. Janice would truly use and enjoy.
Practical. Thoughtful. Her kind of happy.
Once everything was settled, they made their way to the yacht, Damien walking beside her with the calm, protective presence he always carried.
With everything aboard, the yacht cast off, gliding smoothly away from the island. Sunlight danced across the water’s surface, sparkling like scattered diamonds, and a gentle breeze carried the scent of salt, freedom, and something unspoken—possibility.
Maya leaned against the railing, letting the wind whip softl
