I stayed in the car and met his gaze without warmth.
Sensing the tension, Ethan asked quietly, "Sara, who is he? Do you need me to handle this?"
"No. Just a stranger who's mistaken me for someone else," I replied calmly as I opened the door and stepped out.
The instant Alvin saw me step out, he rushed forward and tried to seize my hand. I quickly sidestepped him.
"Show some respect, Mr. Hawthorne."
Alvin's hand froze in midair. He stared at my bare wrist and neat, short hair, his eyes turning red.
"Sara, I've searched for you for an entire year. I know I made a huge mistake. I found out the truth about everything Lina did. I punished her and drove her away. Please, come home with me."
I looked at him and almost laughed. "Alvin, what does it matter to me whether you punished her or c
