Arslan pulled up in the black car to the quiet street in Forest Hills Gardens and stopped by the driveway at where Ryder was staying.
The front door of the house opened. Ryder stepped out onto the porch, wearing jeans and a heavy brown jacket. In the doorway behind him, Maya stood holding little Leo in her arms saying goodbye to Ryder who hasn't left the house for days now.
Ryder turned around, kissed Maya, and tapped his son's cheek with a gentle finger, before he jokingly pushed her inside and pulled the front door shut while laughing slightly.
He then walked down the walkway, and hopped into the passenger seat beside Arslan who was waiting for him with Isabella in the back.
His face changed as it was cold and set as soon as he closed the car door, as there was no hesitation in his eyes.
"You good?" Arslan asked, looking at him with a smile.
