Shaina remembered her talk with Hilda some nights ago before the fire, asking her if she liked Vaughn. She was speechless for about half a minute before she could find words to reply to her mother-in-law, who looked at her earnestly. “Ma, I’m sorry. I don’t want to betray Ace, but…” she trailed off, shaking her head helplessly. “I understand, Shaina.” Hilda took her hand and patted it. “I think Vaughn is a good man. If you have feelings for him, then I won’t say anything. I won’t judge you. You’re still young. You have a long life ahead of you. Seeing you holding back, I know how hard it must be for you, because I know you want the best for Spencer and Sarina. You don’t want them to feel abandoned or anything else, if you and Vaughn decided to be together.” She snorted and laughed gentl