Olivia’s POV

“It’s not like that, Ethan,” I said, my voice strained as I tried to deflect his accusation. “Charme holds bad memories for me, but they’re not just about my ex-husband.”

I swallowed hard, feeling trapped by his probing questions. My nerves were frayed, and I had no clear way to respond without unraveling everything. Ethan fell silent, his frustration evident in the tight set of his jaw as he kept his eyes on the road.

The car hummed along, the tension between us ...