Kiara smiled, feigning curiosity while her heart raced. “Unexpected places? Come on, Ethan, don’t keep me guessing,” she teased lightly, keeping her tone playful. “You never told me back then, and I’m still curious. Where exactly did you find it? It’s not every day you see something so exquisite.”
Ethan hesitated, taking a long sip of his drink before answering. “Well, you know me, always exploring odd spots, checking out estate sales and stuff,” he said vaguely. His eyes darted around the bar, and Kiara noticed the faintest shift in his demeanor. He was stalling.