Chapter 61

Kaitlyn, upon hearing her name, snapped back to attention as if a switch had been flipped. She swiftly erected an invisible barrier, composing herself before facing Dean.

"I apologize for my fiance's behavior. Since you were the one that hit us, we would just let it go as if nothing happened, only if you do the same," Kaitlyn stated with a cold, emotionless demeanor, feigning ignorance about the man before her.

Dean, still in shock and attempting to grab Kaitlyn's arm, was shrugged off. "I... Thought you died..." he stammered, his voice trembling as if facing a ghost.

Lucas, protective and supportive, immediately embraced Kaitlyn. She added, "I'm sorry, but I guess you're hallucinating," speaking with a bitter tone. Her attention then shifted to Lucas, addressing the bruise on his jaw.

"Why did you have to get into a fight?" Kaitlyn began to play her part, though the engagement aspect was never discussed between her and Lucas. They hadn't intended to put on a show, but in this moment,