returned to Vista Villa, he made

rmer despondency entirely gone. He faced the floor-to-ceiling window

ng. It was Dustin Wade,

here's nothing shady about her. Her background checks out. On the day of the

e plague. They think you're disabled, and you're cut off from your family-just the perfect picture of an outcast

ughtful sigh, "I do wonder, though... when s

on't get the chance. As soon as she realized who I really am, sh

had become part of his life. His low position in the Riley fa

n like him-someone with no future-wa

idn't agree

y women would dare to swap grooms at their own wedding? My gut tells me Linsey's not

. "You don't believe me? Let's make a bet then. I bet Linsey will be back soo

his tone calm but calcul

issive scoff. "I'm no

the phone, sending a chill down his spine. Dustin quickly backpedaled.

insey would return. A cold snort escaped

echoed at the door. The housekeeper's voice c

.

, her eyes scanning the surroundings. The place was eerily sile

It was simple, almost bare-a far cry from the lavish hom

rried to Collin now, she felt justified

live in such a cold, lifeless space. She

redecorate, Collin suddenly appe

unreadable. He hadn't expected Dustin t

assive. His eyes dropped to the suitcase behind her.

took the time to teach F

oft and neutral, "This place is a bit remote. Plus, I've never been here before. I got lo

xpression unreadable as he turn

ickered toward the wheelchair, her mind debating whether she shoul

ickly taking in the bare walls and minimalist furnishings. Like the

tonight?" she asked, her vo

, a faint smirk curling at the edges of his lips as

s widened in shock, and she stared at him, unable to com

just implied they were going