Every Monday, I watched an elderly man buy two movie tickets but always sit alone. Curiosity drove me to uncover his secret, so I bought a seat next to him. When he started sharing his story, I had no idea that our lives were about to intertwine in ways I could never have imagined.
Every Saturday, Steven left to “visit his parents,” but something didn’t add up. A new shirt, a jewelry receipt, and flimsy excuses had my mind racing. I decided to follow him. What I discovered left me questioning everything I thought I knew about the man I loved.
While selling my late mom’s belongings, an older man recognized her pendant. His story shook me, and as he turned to leave, I took a strand of hair from his coat, determined to uncover the truth about my father.
I came to the island searching for peace, a fresh start to heal from my past. Instead, I found HIM—charming, attentive, and everything I didn’t know I needed. But just when I started to believe in new beginnings, a single moment shattered it all.
Inheriting Grandma’s duplex should’ve been straightforward. Amanda got the second floor, and I got the first, with the garden and pool. But the house held a secret neither of us was ready for.