Evelyn’s POV

After Dominic pulled away, I stayed on the sidewalk for a moment, watching the silent street. The red glow of his taillights shrank into the distance until it disappeared, leaving the night feeling colder. He hadn’t waited for me to get inside. No parting glance. No smile. Just gone.

Maybe I really had caused him trouble today.

Once I got inside, I tossed my purse on the couch and sank beside it, staring at the ceiling silently. I was tired, but my thoughts wouldn’t stop. ...