But Olivia seemed oblivious to his words, focused solely on hurrying away.

Having not seen each other for over a year, she couldn't face Ryan, nor did she have the courage to confront him again.

She had remarried, feeling utterly filthy. Initially, she wasn't worthy of him, and now she had even less right to stand before him.

Her steps quickened, accidentally bumping into a waiter. After hurriedly apologizing, she broke into a jog and disappeared around the corner.

Ryan followed, his face stern. As he turned the corner, she was nowhere to be seen.

He searched around but it was as if Olivia had vanished into thin air.

Turning...