“Patrick, you!” Sarah scoffed in disgust, unwilling to waste her energy arguing with him.

Truth be told, she wouldn’t mind this news spreading far and wide. After all, Bob wasn’t some old man—he was the eldest son of the prestigious Thomas family. She’d revel in a scandal with him.

“Patrick, I didn’t call to fight with you. I have questions.” She deliberately emphasized, “About Emily Parker.”

Patrick frowned, his tone turning serious. “What about ...