Stella, skeptical, rolled her eyes. “So, you improvised the second half of the story?”

Vermont replied, “Not exactly. It’s a rough account of the events. Willow had a small family so Keegan organized her funeral, which I attended.

“The emptiness of the hall reminded me of my exam answer sheets. If her husband truly loved her, wouldn’t he have been there?”

He continued thoughtfully, “Willow’s disappearance might be tied to the Moore family. The car accident was due to Marshall’s condition, but they likely covered it up. It’s a complex situation, and perhaps it’s better that Marshall doesn’t remember.”

Felicity, frowning, interjected, “He’s fortunate to have forgotten. Willow’s life was lost because of him. Stella, whatever happens with you and Keegan, avoid someone with baggage like Marshall. He and his family are a web of problems.”

silent until Felicity

asked, “Did Willow

“No, I

anything about it. Why

her lips before saying, “I was just curious if Marshall left Rivera hastily because Willow might have been pregnant, fearing his family would harm

laughed. “Unlikely. If Willow was pregnant, the Moores might have accepted her.

uncle, both sons of Frederick with different women, were brought into the

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