Sophia froze.

Connor’s words carried weight.

Did he know about her divorce with Aaron?

Her fingers curled slightly, and after a long silence, she considered confessing the divorce to him and asking the elder Mr. Ryker for his understanding.

But before she could speak, Connor beat her to it. “Sophia, go to the kitchen and bring Grandpa his medicine!”

Sophia blinked in disbelief.

Connor sighed deeply. “When ...