"Just asked in passing," the man continued, "but every nurse knew her. Like they were tight."
Eyes snapped back to Austin. They were loaded with silent accusations.
Selena had never mentioned having family in a nursing home.
That money-obsessed woman. Was it possible?
The realization hit him like a shockwave. It churned up a storm of unease in his gut.
The group tactfully changed subjects. But Austin could not stay another second.
He took off. His usual composure shattered as he practically sprinted to dig up the truth.
Amanda chased after him. She called his name repeatedly. The man ahead did not even slow down.
Clenching her jaw, she dogged his steps. Her glare practically seared holes in his back.
That night, Austin uncovered the facts. A woman named Luna Blair had been at the
