Reese held tight to Millie’s wrist as they left the boutique, only to catch the worry in Millie’s eyes.
She took a breath and forced a smile. “Don’t look so glum. I just spotted a designer shop across the street with some new arrivals. Let me get you a couple of outfits as an apology, okay?”
Millie immediately shook her head. “Seriously? I love shopping with you. You don’t owe me a thing.”
Reese didn’t give her a chance to argue, dragging her right inside.
She ordered two sets of casual clothes for each of them. As soon as they stepped out, Reese’s phone rang.
She picked up and heard Matthew on the other end. “Reese, Mr. Sanchez wants to see you. He’s at the stables out west. I’ll head over when I’m done.”
“Got it. I’m on my way.”
Reese turned to Millie with an apologetic look. “Sorry, Millie, something came up. Let’s finish our shopping another time?”
By the time she got to the riding center, Reese spotted two people on horseback in the distance.
Leslie, dressed in crisp white riding gear, looked effortless in the saddle. Neal rode beside her, the two of them laughing and chatting like it was the easiest thing in the world.
Not far off, in the lounge area, Dominic sat on a wicker chair, looking like a storm cloud.
Seeing Leslie here was the last thing Reese expected. Her heart skipped a beat. She quietly walked over and sat down beside Dominic. “Professor.”
Dominic grunted but his face softened. “The whole mess caused a stir. For now, keep your head down. The higher-ups are already looking into who tipped them off.”
“I’m sorry, Professor. I keep dragging you into trouble.” Reese looked down. “But you can tell them to stop searching. I already know who it was.”
Dominic frowned. “Who?”
“Zach.”
One word, and Dominic just stared at her for a long moment before sighing. “How did it get like this between you two?”
He remembered how fiercely Zach used to protect Reese.

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