Zachary's words caught her completely off guard.
For a moment, Sienna stared at him, stunned by the directness of his words.
And the worst part? He wasn't wrong. She knew for sure she had changed.
She had become more careful, more reserved, more aware of every word and every movement. Somewhere along the way, she had placed a distance between them without even realizing it.
Slowly, a quiet guilt settled in her chest. As if a weight had been pointed out rather than placed there.
She exhaled silently, her shoulders relaxing as something inside her shifted.
This time, she didn't refuse him. She walked over and sat down, leaving just one empty stool between them. A small distance that felt both intentional and unnecessary at the same time.
"I'm sorry if I appear careful around you," she admitted after a moment, her voice softer now. "You are right, since last night, I see you as my boss…"
