Amelia had just started to feel the smallest sense of stability in her life. Her days were filled with the relentless work of rebuilding Hartley Hope, a gruelling but gratifying effort that kept her mind occupied, and her heart focused on something other than the painful memory of Harrison It had been weeks since she’d walked out of his office, leaving behind the tangled mess of lies and betrayal that had defined their relationship. Yet, as much as she tried to shut him out of her mind, he lingered like a shadow, a dark silhouette that haunted the edges of her thoughts.
One morning, while Amelia was organizing a fundraising event at Hartley Hope, her phone rang. She glanced at the screen and saw David Marks’ name flashing. Her heart tightened. David was not one to call without good reaso
