Luckily, I didn’t have much time to think about Ethan in the next few days, as they flew by thanks to Seraphine’s company. She had been to all sorts of different places and had lots of fun stories to tell.

“You should have seen his face, dear.”

I leaned in. I was so drawn to her story that I put down my fork.

“Don’t stop eating, Ro. The food will do you well.”

She patted my hand, and when she saw me put food in my mouth again, she continued, “The big ...