"Winter?" I repeated, almost laughing despite the pain in my knee and the ache in my shoulder. "Well, look at that… the same name as—"

She smiled like she already knew exactly what I was about to say.

"Winter Enterprises, yes," she said casually, adjusting the blanket over her legs. "My son runs it now."

My stomach clenched so hard it nearly stole my breath. The word son expanded inside my head until it filled every inch of space. Deep down, I already knew the answer, but still… I needed t