Chapter 4

I'd hoped the drama would take a breather.

But then came a call from Fiona Cooper, Ryan's mom—a woman I once held in high regard.

Her voice on the line was weak and full of sorrow, with that telltale nasal twang.

She told me I'd upset her so much that she'd suffered a heart attack—now she was lying in the hospital in critical condition.

She said, "Please, come here. Let's sort this mess out face-to-face."

I was in two minds.

Ryan was history to me, but I still had a bit of respect left for this old lady.

After I…