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.

Ethan replied softly. He took a sip of his wine as the music from the ballroom started to dwindle down.

was finally

glanced at Janet and found her fiddling with her fingers, seemingly deep in thought. He walked over and held

nodded and accepted his hand.

the guests home. Wearing a mask, Sean pretended to be the

the window. She remained quiet and dejected throughout the

Ethan and Brandon. She would sneak glances at

was to say that Ethan

something was bothering Janet since the moment she had joined him

Brandon

the window on her side. A slight tension fell in the car, which Sean took as his cue to slow

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