Cassidy’s heart skipped a beat when Ryan innocently mentioned Aunt Ella’s name, exposing the truth she had been avoiding.
"How did you remember her name?" Cassidy asked, trying to play it off as a casual question while internally grappling with her anxiety.
Dave, on the other hand, had immediately picked up on the mention of Ella. His mind raced. Could it be the same woman? "Her name’s Ella?" Dave asked, his voice steady but laced with curiosity. His eyes bore into Cassidy, waiting for her response.
Cassidy shifted uncomfortably, holding Ryan closer. "Yeah, like I said , she's a friend," she replied, trying to sound nonchalant. "I didn’t realize Ryan remembered her name. He must’ve overheard when we met."
Dave wasn’t buying it. Something about the situation wasn’t adding up. He press
