I realized I’d zoned out, staring at Ryan for a good five seconds. I quickly let out an awkward laugh and said, “Sorry, I can’t wrap my head around why you’d come to Hachester for a job.”

Ryan thought for a moment and then said, “After we parted in Shariport, I kept waiting for you to reach out. You’d mentioned Hachester, and I figured we weren’t far apart. Then you vanished–dropped off the face of the earth.

“So I pulled a few strings. I swear I wasn’t snooping.”

“So you didn’t just randomly apply at the hotel?” I asked.

Ryan replied, “Nope, I went there on purpose to find you. The moment I saw you, I was honestly pretty thrilled, but I didn’t dare let it show.”

“So, were you disappointed when you found out I was married and had a kid?” I asked, meeting his gaze.

Ryan said, “Not at all. I asked around and heard you’re in the middle of a divorce with Jared. Maybe I went a bit overboard? You’re not mad, right? I just wanted to get to know you better.”

I couldn’t help but get annoyed. After all, no one could stand living with zero privacy. I asked, “So, did you look up

my whole family history, too?”

Ryan said, “Not that far. Relax, I won’t bother you. I just want to start off as friends.”

Once the food hit the table, we chatted as we ate. I was honestly surprised that Ryan had made a special trip to

Hachester just to see me.

before. Was that for real?” Ryan asked, looking up at

smile while still eating.

get snatched by debt collectors, so I asked

He said, “Thanks for caring. I’ll

now on, don’t ever lie to me again. If I catch you being dishonest, I’ll still have to let you go,” I warned

nodded and

lying on the table, lit up with a message from Jared. I glanced

was just with was, and if that was the real reason I went

Jared never bothered to

finished our late–night snack, Ryan saw me off at the

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on the door. I thought it was Ryan coming to see me, so I quickly got up, tied my hair back, freshened up, and wrapped my robe

door.

I opened the door, I saw Jared standing outside. I stared at him, totally

searching every possible hiding spot in my room. Finally, he stood there, hands

as he demanded, “Where’s that

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