Chapter 5

As I walked downstairs, Erica happened to enter the front hall with her arm linked through Justin's.

The ring on her finger was especially eye-catching.

Erica asked, "Hannah, what are you doing here?"

Justin instinctively stepped forward, shielding Erica behind him.

I said, "I'm about to marry into the Rowe family, so this will soon be my home. What, do I need to report to you every time I come home?"

Erica clung tightly to Justin's arm, shrinking behind him. "That's not what I meant. Please don't get me wrong."

Before I could respond, Justin jumped in to defend her.…