Chapter 534

Ivy's POV

Brad went still for a moment, the plate frozen in his hands while the water kept running in the sink. When he finally spoke, his voice came out dry. Almost sharp.

"I don't want to talk about it."

I blinked, startled by the edge in his tone.

"But… we need to talk," I insisted gently. "We're engaged. It's natural to know about each other's past, isn't it?"

He set the plate down harder than