A haunting memory crept into Catherine's mind, one she had buried deep within her thoughts—Michelle's tragic demise, a story whispered to be the result of her unrequited love for Ryan. Could it be that Shawn, despite his perceptive nature, was aware of Ryan's scandalous affairs and yet chose to turn a blind eye?

Catherine's brow furrowed as she wrestled with this thought, her food untouched.

Roxy, noticing her friend's distant expression, nudged her gently. ...