When I regained consciousness, I found Asher watching me. I frowned in confusion until I recalled what I heard earlier, but before I could say anything, he opened his mouth to speak.

“Whatever you heard earlier wasn’t true, Scarlet. I talked to your father and to my parents already and they all said they were just discussing my mother’s claims that were siblings, but once again, your father denied everything,” he explained.

“It’s confusing, Asher. I mean, we were through with it already. They discussed it in the library a few days ago, but how come they haven’t moved on? Perhaps, your mother is right,” I told him.

“No, I...