With one last glance around the banquet hall, Garrett surmised that Ethan was no longer in danger of being exposed.

“I’m sorry but I need to help my girlfriend with something. Shall I walk you to your husband?” With a smile, he gestured in the direction of the gate.

After a moment’s consideration, Janet nodded and followed him into the garden.

Ethan was seated in one of the benches outside, his legs crossed, a glass of wine in his hand.

Garrett didn’t linger. He all but fled the scene after escorting Janet to her husband.

“What are you doing out here? Aren’t you cold?” Janet plopped down on the bench opposite Ethan’s with a huff. Her eyes were clouded with disappointment.

She had come here for nothing. She didn’t even get to see Ethan and Brandon together.

a sip of his wine as the music from the ballroom started to dwindle down. He heaved an

finally coming

fiddling with her fingers, seemingly deep in thought. He walked over and

her back to her senses. Janet nodded and accepted his hand.

cars and chauffeurs to send the guests home. Wearing a mask, Sean pretended to be

the window. She remained quiet and dejected throughout the

and Brandon. She would sneak glances at the man beside her from time to time. Janet considered asking him once and for all, but ultimately

all, and who was to say that Ethan would tell her the

in question, he had sensed that something was bothering Janet since the moment she had joined

she was still unaware that he and Brandon were the same

A slight tension fell in the car, which Sean took as his cue to slow

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