Nathan took the wheel after telling the driver to get out, and Tessa climbed into the front passenger seat. She glanced at the side mirror, catching a final glimpse of Adrian still standing on the sidewalk as the car pulled away from the hospital. Her heart was pounding out of rhythm.

She’d braced herself for yelling, rage, or demands for an explanation. Instead, the silence between them was heavy and suffocating. The only sound was the dull hum of the engine.

Tessa sank deeper into the ...