Roscoe was taken aback, his mind racing as he reassured her, “Just a casual conversation with Rena."

Vera gently pushed him away, a gesture reflecting her inner turmoil.

She had overheard Roscoe's inquiry about Waylen...

Was Rena with Waylen?

Vera was not oblivious. Her previous marriage to Joseph had abruptly ended and she had swiftly found herself engaged to Roscoe...