Sam rushed to Vista River as fast as he could.

The villa was eerily quiet with only Ivy there, sitting silently on the sofa. When she saw him, she gestured to a nearby armchair. "Sam, have a seat."

Sam gingerly lowered himself, feeling like he was walking into a trap.

"Ma'am, what did you want to ask?"

"Why was Ethan at the bookstore in front of city hall on our wedding day?"

Sam froze.

Great. Starting with a bombshell.

Ivy's eyes narrowed. "Don't ...