Vincent was clearly panicking. He stammered out an explanation, “Who told you that? Gabby, you’ve got it all wrong. I didn’t—I never…”

His flustered reaction made me let out a cold, mocking laugh. “Forget it. You’re a much worse liar than Ryan.”

His face turned pale as a sheet. He froze, lips trembling, but no words came out.

I leaned back against the window, exhausted. I closed my eyes briefly, then opened them again and stared at ...