"Fine," Titus said slowly, choosing his words carefully. "I believe you and Andrew aren't involved that way. Honestly, Brielle, I've always felt sorry for what happened to you back then. Losing your child… no one deserved that. I've carried guilt over it for years. I just…"

"Shut up," Brielle cut him off sharply. "You don't get to pretend to care, not after dragging up the past. If you're done talking, then get the hell out of my sight."

Titus gave her a forced smile. "There it is, that temp