lost in thought that she hadn't even noticed him standing there. For a mome

a smiled and returned Dante's greeting

k at her. "Hi, Sophia. I was just about to leave, but

moment, and Dante noticed a

ce softening. "Is everything okay, So

I'm just... torn, Dante. I received a job offer yesterday, one that I

hat's amazing, Sophia! Congratulation

ling up with tears. "But it

d with his health issues... I ju

"I understand your concerns, Sophia. But you can't put your life on ho

ter laugh escaping her lips.

ehind. I've been abroad, ever since my mom passed away and I h

hrough, Sophia, but I do know what it's like to feel responsible for someone else's well-being. And I can tell

f seeking answers to her turmoil. After a

nte. I just need to figure out

ense of understanding and connection. Dante felt a pang of attraction tow

ophia," Dante said, his voice filled with c

ce or just someone to ta

d out to touch Dante's arm. "Thank

st the beginning of a deeper connection between them. But for now, he was content to simply

oed from the hallway, brea

smiled apologetically at Dante. "I should probabl

Sophia some space. "Of course, go

each other. Then, with a quiet smile, Sophia turned and walked