Chapter 170

Reina

The next few days after Riri’s unexpected visit felt heavy. The air between Ethan and me was so thick that we hardly spoke to each other.

We moved around the house like strangers, speaking only when necessary, mostly about Andrew.

Every time I tried to bring up the topic, Ethan would brush it off, assuring me that I was overthinking things.

But I couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right.

I went about my daily routine, trying to distract myself. I cleaned, cooked, just to keep myself busy. But, no matter how hard I tried, my mind kept drifting back to RiRi.

I hated feeling this way, like I was losing my grip on something important.

I had always trusted Ethan, but now, doubt had taken root, and I could not ignore it.

Not this time.

Ethan had gone out to pick up Andrew from school, leaving his phone on the kitchen counter.

He forgot it because he was in a hurry and was running away.

I was not the type to go through his things. In fact, I hardly go through his