False Closure

PIPER’S POV

The kitchen fell quiet again after Kellan spoke. “Nolan and Sloane are engaged.” The words still

echoed in my head.

For a few seconds, I just stood there, staring at the counter like my brain needed time to catch up. Nolan. Engaged. To Sloane. It felt strange hearing it.

Not painful. Not even shocking anymore.

Just… strange.

But as the seconds passed, something unexpected slowly sprea