After a long pause, Keaton looked at Gael and said faintly, "Of course, Ella is my sister-in-law’s daughter. What, do you need to see a birth certificate?"

Gael laughed, "The woman's name is Denise Wagner, right? What was she to you before she became your sister-in-law?"

"Just a college classmate," Keaton replied. He wasn't willing to engage with Gael, who he considered a lost cause. He opened the backseat door again and gestured for Yanni to get in.

No matter how many doubts she might still have, Yanni wouldn’t voice them in front of Gael. She bent down and got into the car without a second thought.

"Yanni," Gael shouted angrily, "If you choose him today, you’ll regret it in the future."

Yanni sat inside the dim car, and her face was unusually gentle. She tilted her head and looked at her former lover. She said softly, "Gael. Even if I don’t end up with Keaton, I won’t rekindle things with you. We’re over."

Gael's face turned ashen.

Keaton's expression wasn’t much better. Afte