Nathan didn’t answer right away. When he finally spoke, his voice was hoarse with hurt.

"You all lied to me," he whispered. "You played with me."

Realization struck like a blow to her chest.

He knew the truth.

She took a step toward him, but he flinched away. Without another word, Nathan turned and ran out of the house, slamming a main door behind him.

The silence that followed was suffocating.

Sarah turned to the stranger, her heart racing. He pulled a business card from his pocket ...