Lucas’s words made it seem like he was innocent, hinting that Dave had kept things from him on purpose and didn’t want to admit his connection with Bianca or introduce her.

Dave frowned and looked at Bianca.

Bianca smiled just as he was about to speak, and her eyes brightened as she responded kindly, “Of course. He didn’t tell you because he didn’t want to upset you.”

Seeing Bianca’s calm but protective response, Dave let out a deep sigh of relief, feeling a ...