Daisha shook her head, her expression firm, her resolve unwavering. "I drove you home," she stated, her voice clear and decisive. "What happened between us is over, and that is final." Her words, though blunt, carried a sense of closure, a finality that left no room for ambiguity.

Brandon, though clearly disappointed, met her gaze with a newfound understanding. "I already know that," he replied, his voice surprisingly calm. "Thank you for clearing things up."

A genuine smile graced Daisha's ...