Dylan tantalized Eliana with a suspenseful reveal. He chose a well-ambianced Western restaurant for their lunch, sitting by the window with a view across the street to the town’s police station.

After they placed their orders, Eliana couldn’t help but anticipate the news Dylan had mentioned. Whatever interesting thing he had in mind was definitely not going to be pleasant for her.

“Dylan, what is it that you wanted to tell me?”

“Eat first, I’ll tell you once we’re done.”

The meal was consumed in silence. Dylan seemed to have a hearty appetite, relishing the feeling of being in control of everything. It had been three months, and he finally...