Dana could see Emmett’s confusion and distress. She knew Cade and Opal longed for a father, but Emmett’s questions tonight were uncharacteristic.

Emmett had always despised Ethan, so much so that he refused to let Opal and Cade go see Ethan.

But tonight, his sudden questions caught Dana off guard, leaving her unsure how to respond.

This was, after all, a matter of the heart between Emily and Ethan. As an outsider, she had no right to comment, nor could she casually ...