Chapter 14
The Art of the Unexpected Pitch
Rowan and Ashley finish their tart at Maya's café, enjoying a rare moment of peace. Maya teases them, Michelle returns with a cryptic smile, and then Leo Vance bursts in with a new proposal—a 'live podcast about failure' that he wants Rowan to co-host. Rowan's klutziness leads to a spilled drink, but Maya's quick rescue and Leo's relentless enthusiasm create a warm, comic scene. The chapter ends with Rowan and Ashley deciding to take a walk, the present moment holding despite the chaos.
Rowan's fork hovered over the last bite of the tart like a man contemplating a life-altering decision. He'd already eaten half of it, but the remaining corner, with its perfect crust and the smear of berry jam, felt like a test of character.
"You can have it," Ashley said, reading the debate on his face.
"I can't. It's yours. You paid for it."
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