"We'll just go to that amusement park you used to take Keen to all the time. Ms. Pearce, you're welcome to join us if you'd like."

Haynes' fingers unconsciously tightened on the steering wheel.

He and Rachel had taken Keen there a few times, that much was true.

But he'd never once gone there with Stella.

Rachel's voice was soft and gentle. "Alright, I'll let you know when I arrive."

After the call ended, a calm silence settled over the car.

Before long, Marvin took the initiative to start a conversation, chatting with Stella to ease the mood.

Haynes and Neville, on the other hand, stayed quiet.

When they arrived at the amusement park, they found Rachel already waiting inside.

Clearly, she'd made up her mind to spend the day with Stella and the others.

Keen handed Rachel a lipstick. "Rachel, this is yours."

embarrassed little laugh. "I'm so scatterbrained, always leaving my things

insist on riding in Mr. O'Brien's car, she wouldn't have

do love to

left it at that and

day together. They blended

I've ever seen such

just look at their

the serious expression-no doubt they're father

doesn't really resemble his dad, but

wonder which of the two women is

making it impossible to

chatting with him, created a subtle air of

Haynes. "Haynie, the next round of the competition

have a contract to sign that day. I won't

up. "When do

his gaze instinctively drifted

noticed and bit her

smile. "Ms.

too, you know. You could come see her perform-she scored the

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