Ryan had witnessed everything—the prolonged embrace between Shawn and Catherine inside the car.

Stepping out of his vehicle, Ryan exuded a cold allure, his features sharper under the dim light of the night. Leaning casually against his car, he lit a cigarette, the flame briefly illuminating his face.

He exhaled slowly, tendrils of smoke curling into the air.

Every detail of their interaction was etched into his mind—Catherine leaning into ...