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.

absently, glancing at the intricate designs without real interest.

on her phone when a familiar, deep voice cut through

ambiance.

“Sarah.”

Her breath hitched.

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up–and there he

Her father.

she hadn’t seen in months, and one she certainly hadn’t

suit and polished shoes screamed wealth, his neatly combed silver–streaked hair making him look

all she saw was the man who had

Instead, she turned her back, pretending not

wasn’t one to be ignored. He stepped forward,

have you been?”

her lips. *How have I been?*

the tension, glanced over but didn’t

through her nose, forcing her expression to

she asked, ignoring her father completely.

on her mood and nodded. “Almost. Just let

for her arm, ready to leave, but

sidestepped into her path, effectively

“Can’t you at least have a simple conversation

she repeated, as if the word itself was foreign.

he didn’t look guilty. “That was a misunderstanding. You’re

“You encouraged my husband to take care of Linda, to keep her

me for

shaking his head as if she was being unreasonable. “Linda is your sister. She needed support,

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