Upon landing, Ethan followed the address to Cecilia's home, only to find the courtyard gate shut.
When Cecilia had wanted to marry him, James had never given his blessing. To spare him embarrassment, she had never invited him to her family home.
This was his first time standing in Cecilia's hometown.
He waited from noon till dusk, and just as his patience was wearing thin, a familiar silhouette finally emerged at the street corner.
Cecilia wore a crisp professional suit, her hair tied back, walking briskly.
Joy flashed in Ethan's eyes, the urgency he'd held back all this while now overflowing.
He rushed forward instantly, reaching to seize Cecilia's wrist. "Cecilia!"
But before he could touch her, Andrew stepped protectively in front of Cecilia.
Ethan's hand froze, and seeing a man
