Chapter 67

Sarah didn’t know what Cole meant.

She didn’t want to know either.

Without another word, she turned on her heel and walked away, her posture stiff, her expression unreadable.

She expected to hear him call after her, maybe demand an explanation, but he didn’t.

He simply stood there, silent, watching her go.

Something about Cole’s voice lingered in her mind. A strange familiarity.

Had she heard it recently? Maybe just the other day…

Before Sarah could think of a clue, Clara came out of the restaurant and joined her arm in arm.

“Come on, let’s go pick out something nice for my mom,” she said cheerfully.

Sarah let out a breath and nodded. “Alright.”

The two of them strolled through the brightly lit streets, weaving through weekend shoppers.

The air smelled of freshly baked pastries from a nearby café, and soft instrumental music played from hidden speakers along the sidewalk.

It should have been a relaxing outing, but Sarah couldn’t shake the lingering tension from her encounter

with Cole.

They stepped into an upscale jewelry store, its display cases gleaming under soft golden lights.

Clara immediately busied herself browsing the selections, her fingers grazing delicate necklaces and

gemstone rings.

the intricate designs without real interest.

just about to check the time on her phone when

ambiance.

“Sarah.”

Her breath hitched.

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up–and there he

Her father.

man she hadn’t seen in months, and one she certainly hadn’t expected to run into

combed silver–streaked hair making him look every bit the respected businessman he pretended

to Sarah, all she saw was the man who had betrayed

turned her back,

to be ignored. He stepped forward, his tone overly casual.

you been?”

laugh nearly escaped her lips. *How have I been?* He had the audacity

glanced over but didn’t intervene just yet.

forcing her

done?” she asked, ignoring her

her mood and nodded. “Almost. Just

arm, ready to leave, but Clark was quicker.

sidestepped into her path, effectively blocking her

this time firmer, his eyes scanning her face. “Can’t you at least have a simple conversation

“Father?” she repeated, as if the word itself was foreign. “You stopped being that

expression darkened slightly, but he didn’t look guilty. “That was a misunderstanding. You’re being

curled into fists. “A misunderstanding?” she echoed, her voice sharp. “You encouraged my husband to take care of Linda, to keep her close,

take me for a

“Linda is your sister. She needed support, and I

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