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.

she shot me a few resentful

packed with the Holcomb family’s relatives. Sally probably brought Tracy

Murphy, I shot you a few messages. Check them out when you get a chance,” Ryan said quietly

replied, giving him a grateful

looked conflicted as he

top floor of the hotel. There was a room reserved for me

and saw a video. Even though I couldn’t see Jared and Tracy, I could still hear

“You used to say Victoria was just a vase,

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care so much about her

said that without thinking. Your cousin must’ve

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to me. I remember everything you say. When

vase, I knew you didn’t love

it because I’m pregnant with

we’re not at that point. I’m not

won’t happen again,” Tracy said softly. As she spoke, I could

Jared’s tone turned icy as he said, “Don’t. It’s over between us. And stop trying to suck up to my mom–it

After the divorce, you’ll

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

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

do.”

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