I had put on some heavy makeup today, so I did look completely different from before. I frowned and said, “Ryan,

maybe you should let Silas head back and get some rest. He looks exhausted.”

“I’m fine. I can still help out,” Silas insisted, trying to wave off my concern.

“Silas, it’s okay. Go on home,” Ryan said softly.

Silas blinked in surprise, then nodded and said, “Alright, Ryan. Just make sure you don’t tire yourself out.”

At the dinner that night, Sally and Tracy showed up.

The moment Tracy walked in, she was met with an enthusiastic welcome. The company execs acted like they still answered to her, and even Amy ended up getting sidelined.

Jared had taken a nap all afternoon, so he was in good spirits during dinner. When he saw Tracy, he immediately got up and led her outside.

Sally and Quinn rushed out after them.

Just then, Ryan set down what he was holding and said to me, “Ms. Murphy, I’m heading out for a bit.”

I wanted to call him back, but he was already heading out the door.

I bet he was out taking photographs of more evidence. He was always thinking ahead–he had brains and street

smarts.

When they came back, Tracy and Sally looked like they’d just swallowed something bitter. They were kept out of sight in a private room, nowhere to be seen in the main hall.

me a few resentful glances and slipped into that private room

was packed with the Holcomb family’s relatives. Sally probably brought Tracy in to get her acquainted with everyone ahead of

few messages. Check them out when you get a chance,” Ryan said quietly as he

I replied, giving him

looked conflicted

headed to the elevator and made my way to the top floor of the hotel. There was a room reserved for me there. I pushed the door open and just threw

Even though I couldn’t see Jared and Tracy, I could still hear their

say Victoria was just a

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you care

clearly annoyed, “I just said that without

56%

me. I remember everything you say.

just a vase, I

lately. Is it because I’m pregnant

point. I’m not going to comment on

again,” Tracy said softly. As she spoke, I

It’s over between us.

are getting divorced. After the divorce, you’ll end up with someone

moment before finally saying, “I know her–she’ll come back. This divorce is just

mess up again. Maybe Victoria’s right. We’re adults–we have to own up to

do.”

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