Joy didn't bother with him anymore. She put her arm around Ethan and turned to leave.
This time, Cedric didn't block her path. He simply called after her. "Tell me. What is he to you?"
Joy knew that if she didn't give him an answer today, he would never leave.
So she looked up at Ethan.
One glance was all it took. He understood immediately.
He reached out and drew her into his arms, his voice gentle. "Then let's satisfy Mr. Shaw's curiosity. I'm her fiancé. The Jarrett and Quinn families arranged our engagement when we were children. In fact, I should thank you, Mr. Shaw—if you hadn't been too blind to see what you had, I never would have gotten the chance to marry her."
Hearing this, Joy shot him a grateful look.
"I knew it."
Cedric let out a hollow laugh. Every ounce of strength
