Raellyn never thought she would find herself driving alone to her uncle’s house like this. It was both insane and oddly liberating, something about steering the wheel herself, having no one to tell her where to go or how fast to get there, made her feel a freedom she hadn’t anticipated. But beneath that breath of independence was another reason altogether. The lawyer's unexpected shown up at the house, and Arnav’s refusal to explain a damn thing. That silence itched at her, needled her thoughts like a thorn under skin. She couldn’t stand the waiting so, rather than sitting still and speculating endlessly, Raellyn had chosen to face the truth head-on. If Arnav wouldn’t tell her what was going on, then she’d uncover it herself—starting with her family.
The front door swung open before her f
