I can tell that he's someone Annie's been trying to avoid. They sure have a history, and it makes me wonder why I didn't carry out my investigation on Annie.

Annie's silence speaks volumes, her eyes darting away, avoiding my gaze.

Taking a deep breath, I try to steady my racing thoughts. It's clear there's more to Annie's past than meets the eye, and I can't ignore the nagging feeling that I've been blind to it all along.

First with the possibility of the pregnancy not being mine, and now this ...