Bianca, on the other hand, wasn’t fully present. Her mind kept going back to the promise she made to Blake.

She knew Dave would be angry if he found out. She kept thinking about how to ask him to wait for her—just six months.

As they walked by the lake, Dave stopped and looked at the water. “The lake looks so clear today. Want to go for a boat ride?” he asked.

Lost in her thoughts, Bianca didn’t catch what he said. She looked up, a little spaced out. “Hmm? What was that?”

Dave gave her a concerned look. “Bianc, you seem off today. Did something happen?”

Her chest tightened....