Winn took another sip of coffee, letting the silence stretch a fraction too long before answering. "No."
"No?" He lowered the mug slowly. "What do you mean no? What—your plan is to make a cheater out of her?"
"Not necessarily. She will not be breaking off the engagement. At least not yet."
Evans stared at him, incredulous. "You cannot be serious."
"I am," Winn replied. "This isn't about what we want. It's about timing. About safety."
Evans shook his head, frustration flashing across his face. He set the mug down with more force than necessary and leaned forward. "Keep Eugene out of all these games, Winn. He doesn't deserve it."
