I immediately understood what she meant. "Ashton is a decent guy, okay?"

"Does being decent mean he has no emotions or desires? Does it mean he doesn't want to start a family?" Nora shot back, her questions sharp and direct.

Then, as if to drive the point home, she added, "Logan was also very decent, wasn't he?"

Her words hit a nerve, and I fell silent.

Sensing my unease, Nora softened her tone. "I'm not saying anything specific ...