The next morning, Katelyn paid a visit to her parents. Still oblivious to what had been unfolding between Amelie and Gabriel, she couldn't shake the confusion gnawing at her. Why had so many family members suddenly gathered at the estate?
"Did you all come here just to see Amelie?" Katelyn finally asked with curiosity.
"Kind of," Raidan admitted after a pause. His gaze settled on her, brows knitting together. "But tell me how's work treating you? Sage's father mentioned you'd been unwell. What happened? How did you fall sick?"
Katelyn let out a faint sigh, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "Dad, I wasn't really sick. Just… exhausted from work. It felt like I was, but it wasn't anything serious."
"You should really come up with better excuses, ones that are at least a little convincing, don't you think?" Gabriel's voice cut in as he entered the living room, a steaming mug of coffee in his hand.
"I'm not making excuses," Katelyn shot back defensively, her eyes narrowing.
