That shocked Reyona. “He was here? Why didn't you…?”

“You didn't want to hear anything about him, Rey. Mum and Dad respected that. They sent him away with a warning to stop looking for you. They didn't want to upset you or anything. That is the same reason why I didn't tell you either. You seemed truly happy these days, Rey. I didn't want to ruin that. I have seen your reaction whenever he was mentioned, you know.”

“I…thank you. But did you…?”

“Of course not, I sent his ass packing after giving him a piece of my mind for being such a loser.”

That brought a smile to Reyona’s...