Chapter 5

Staring at the man with razor-sharp features and handsome eyes, I realized it was Thomas standing right in front of me. At first, I didn't remember telling him anything.

"Mr. Synder, have we met before?" I blurted out.

"Seriously? You forgot already? I'm the guy your family tried to set you up with, and you rejected. Let me reintroduce myself. Dr. Cooper, I'm Thomas Synder," he said, flashing a grin.

Seeing him smile like that, bits and pieces finally clicked. I vaguely recalled the photos my grandfather had sent. The neighbor's son, who returned from studying abroad and became a…