The wedding has indeed been canceled, and there are some other matters you all need to be aware of.”
I stepped back, gesturing for him to enter.
“Please come in. You too, Richard. Victoria. This concerns all of you.”
Blake hesitated, clearly sensing something significant was unfolding, but then moved past me into the house. His parents followed more cautiously, Victoria’s critical gaze sweeping over my modest home as if cataloging its deficiencies.
“Amber,” Blake called, his voice tense with worry.
“In the kitchen,” I directed.
When we entered, Amber
