as he, really? And why did he seem so intent on avoiding her?Determined to find answers, Lily decided to ask around town. Mrs. Thornton seemed like the best place to start. Af

aned forward, intrigued. "What kind of tragedy?"Mrs. Thornton hesitated, as if weighing her words carefully. "His fiancée disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Some say she ran away, others believe something more sinister happened. Ethan was devastated. He's never spoken about it, not to anyone."The revelation sent a shiver down Lily's spine. "That's awful," she whispered, trying to imagi