Chapter 114 Confiding in Maya.

The day had been long, and the weight of recent revelations seemed to press down on me more heavily than usual. As I walked back to my room, I thought about how to share the tumultuous changes in my life with Maya. Despite everything that had happened, she remained my steadfast friend, and I knew that she deserved to know what I had been going through. Maya and I had planned to meet for coffee at our favorite café, a cozy spot that always seemed to offer comfort. The café was quiet at this time of day, with just a few patrons scattered around, their murmurs blending into a soothing background hum. I found a table in the corner, hoping for a little privacy as I prepared to reveal the details of my recent life changes. When Maya arrived, she looked as radiant as ever, though there was a hint of concern in her eyes when she saw me. “Hey, Jess,” she said, sliding into the chair opposite me. “You look like you’ve got something on your mind.” “Yeah, there’s a lot going on,” I admitted, tr