The secret we keep

ring back to Jake. She couldn't believe he was back in Oakw

were interrupted by the sound of her phone buz

h up sometime?" he asked, his message

th Jake alone. But a part of her wanted to know what had

, trying to sound casual.

l?" Jake suggested. "I'll meet

hey made plans to

Emma saw Jake already seated at a table, sipping on a latte.

ding up to greet her. "

f nervousness wash over her. "No pr

stening intently as she shared her passion with him. Emma f

bout the secrets Jake had kept from her in the past. She knew s

thing?" she said, her voi

plied, his eyes locked

Oakwood?" Emma asked, her

for a moment, Emma saw a glimm