Bruce's POV

I researched Jason Reid the moment Beverly gave me his name and the information I found made my stomach turn. He was her high school boyfriend from before Marcus entered the picture.

They dated for two years according to the social media traces I could find. Young love documented in old photos that showed Beverly laughing, her usual laughter I had missed seeing in months. Then Jason moved away for college and they lost touch.

But now he is back— successful and single according ...