Chapter 647:

“It’s okay,” Morgan said, a touch of surprise lingering in her voice. “I’m more shocked you actually showed up.”

“Morgan,” Pearce emphasized, a hint of steel in his gaze. “Not Janet anymore.”

Pearce scratched his head sheepishly. “Old habits die hard. To me, you’ll always be Janet. Morgan feels… alien.”

A wry smile tugged at Morgan’s lips. “People change, Pearce. You should too.”

Pearce nodded reluctantly. “Alright, Morgan it is.”

Suddenly, Cody’s voice broke the flow of their conversation. Lost in a world of self-recrimination, he lamented, “Where else could Fiona go after leaving Blue Sea? I must have been a terrible instructor.”

Morgan whipped her head towards Cody, a sharp pinch aimed at his thigh silencing his internal monologue. The pain jolted Cody awake. He blinked blearily, confusion and a hint of annoyance clouding his features. “What was that for? I wasn’t bothering anyone.”

“Look who’s here,” Morgan said, gesturing towards Pearce with a pointed finger.

Pearce. Disbelief flickered across his face for a moment before he rubbed his brow. “For a second there, I thought I saw my friend

at Pearce’s lips. “Is the resemblance that

glance, yeah. But it’s more than looks. There’s a spirit

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your father’s features, with a hint

gave a thoughtful nod. Morgan scanned the room, taking in the familiar faces. “Speaking of reunions,” she

a great idea! I have tons of

“Actually, you might not

face. “Why not? She’s probably home. We can

that. Jayden put her under house arrest.

slap. The realization washed over them, leaving them speechless. A frown creased Morgan’s brow. “House arrest? Why would Jayden

wanted a divorce from Jayden. We were

word exploded from Cody’s mouth, his drunkenness forgotten. “Why does

eyes. “I can’t say for sure. She hinted at things,

His mind raced, connecting the dots. Fiona’s seduction and Elyse’s sudden decision for a

pragmatist, saw things more clearly. She’d long observed Elyse’s unhappiness and Jayden’s immaturity. Even genuine love between two young

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