Hidden Truths

Ian didn't say anything more.

A part of him actually wanted to stay near Celine a little longer.

Somehow, being around her seemed to soften the edges of his pain—at the very least, the ache in his chest didn't feel quite as sharp.

But he knew his place. He couldn't use his own grief to lean on her for comfort; that would have felt almost like manipulation.

"Mrs. Sterling, it's about Mr. Sterling..