Chapter 40: Who Did It??

Maryanne knows that she has been avoiding Max the best she can, but after their conversation the night before, she has come to realize that she has been allowing Daniel’s words to dictate her actions. Sure, she wants Max to be as successful as he can be, but how does Daniel know that he can’t do that and be with Maryanne? She doesn’t completely believe that Max was telling the truth when he whispered he loved her in the theatre room on Christmas, but she is hopeful that she can make their interactions less forced.

Breathing in deeply, facing the door to Max’s study, Maryanne brings her hand up and knocks. “Max,” she says as she slowly opens the door.

“Yes,” he says, but continues to stare down at the paperwork on his desk. His one elbow is resting on surface while his hand holds his head up.