Meanwhile, inside the room, Winter continued to dwell on Gina's words about Eric. Curiosity gnawed at her — she realized how little she actually knew about his background.
They had dated for almost three years, yet not once during that time had Eric spoken about his family. And she, foolishly trusting, never pressed him for answers. Whenever he brushed off the subject, she let it go, never feeling the need to insist.
But now, after Gina had voiced the question so plainly, Winter couldn't stop herself from wondering — why hadn't she seen it as a red flag? Why hadn't she questioned his silence? Was it all part of his deception? Had there been a hidden agenda behind why he approached her from the very start?
Her thoughts were interrupted by a soft voice.
"Mama, don't you want me to go?" Seren's question pulled her out of her daze, and Winter blinked, turning to face her daughter.
