Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 3521

Colby Jensen proved to be charismatic and socially adept, effortlessly holding conversations with Marina and Summer while making sure his girlfriend, Trixie, felt like the center of attention. The dinner was a success, filled with laughter and promises of future double dates.

Unlike her previous hesitations, Trixie eagerly agreed to the next meetup.

When Colby asked for the check, the waiter informed him that Marina had already taken care of it. Feeling bad, Colby insisted on paying her back.

Marina just laughed it off. "You're dating Trixie, which makes you one of us now. Don't worry about it. We've got plenty of time to hang out in the future."

Colby smiled. "Then it's a promise—the next round is on me!"

"Sounds good!" Marina nodded casually.

Trixie wrapped her arms around Colby's bicep. "Let's not argue over who pays! It's all the same."

Colby pulled her close affectionately. "It's our first time meeting them. I really should have paid. But since Marina got this one, the next dinner is definitely mine."

Trixie tilted her head up proudly. "Your project bonus is coming in soon anyway. You can take Marina and Summer out somewhere nice!"

Summer immediately chimed in. "Wow, Trixie, where did you find such a great guy? I'm officially jealous!"

Trixie's smile beamed even brighter.

After dinner, Marina drove back to her apartment. Just as she pulled into her parking spot, her phone buzzed with a WhatsApp message from Colby.

[Marina, the dress you wore today looked absolutely stunning. It really suits your vibe!]

Marina frowned. But a second later, another message popped up.

[I'd love to buy one just like it for Trixie. Do you mind telling me where you got it?]

Letting out a breath of relief, Marina typed out the brand of her maxi dress and hit send.

Colby: [Thanks! Sorry to bother you. Have a good night!]

Carson laughed softly. "Well, you're the first person I called the second I got back."

The line of cars slowly crept forward. Up ahead was an intersection. Suddenly, a car from the left gunned it, trying to beat the last second of a yellow light. With a deafening crunch of metal, it slammed into the vehicle directly in front of Marina. The struck car flipped, hurtling straight toward her windshield.

Marina reacted purely on instinct, throwing her car into reverse, but the impact was unavoidable. Her car jolted violently. Her head slammed against the side window. A sharp ringing pierced her ears, nearly blacking her out from the pain.

The world outside became a blur of blaring horns, shrieking sirens, and panicked shouts. Marina gritted her teeth, too dazed to speak. Suddenly, her door was wrenched open. A stranger leaned in, looking panicked. "Miss, are you okay?"

The airbags had deployed. A sharp sting on her cheek told her it was scratched, but otherwise, she seemed in one piece.

She stumbled out of the car. The intersection was pure chaos. Four or five cars were mangled in the pileup, and people were already rushing out of their vehicles to help.

"Marina!" a shocked voice pierced through the crowd.

A man was sprinting toward her.