Harper never expects her Uber driver to recognize her mom’s old watch. But when the driver Ethan starts revealing secrets from the past, Harper’s world begins to unravel. What he says next will change everything Harper knows about her mom.

Can Harper handle the shocking truth that’s about to be uncovered?

I was running late. Emily’s birthday party was downtown, and I was still in my apartment.

I needed to hurry.

I quickly grabbed my phone and called an Uber.

The driver’s name was Ethan, and he would be here in five minutes. I decided to pay cash, hoping it might make the trip faster.

Rushing to my bedroom, I grabbed my purse and checked my appearance in the mirror.

My dress was a stunning green, perfect for a party.

I made sure Mom’s watch, a delicate silver piece, matched my outfit. It had always been my lucky charm, and I wanted everything to be perfect tonight.

As I put on my shoes, I heard the notification on my phone.

Ethan was almost here.

My heart pounded as I grabbed my jacket and ran to the door.

I paused for a moment, taking a deep breath to calm myself. Then, I stepped out into the hallway, locking my apartment behind me.

The cool air of the evening hit my face as I hurried down the stairs.

I could see the Uber parked outside, a sleek black car with Ethan waiting inside.

He looked up and gave me a nod as I approached.

“Are you Harper?” he asked, rolling down the window.

“Yes, that’s me.

Thanks for waiting,” I replied, trying to catch my breath.

“No problem.

Hop in,” he said with a friendly smile.

I got into the car, and he started driving.

I felt a little more relaxed now that I was on my way.

Ethan seemed nice, and I hoped we wouldn’t hit too much traffic.

“So, where are you headed tonight?” Ethan asked, glancing at me through the rearview mirror.

“It’s my friend’s birthday party. I’m already late,” I said, trying to sound less frantic.

“Don’t worry, we’ll get you there as quickly as we can,” he reassured me.

I appreciated his calm demeanor.

As we drove through the city streets, I kept an eye on the time.

I just hoped I wouldn’t miss too much of the celebration.

Emily had been planning this party for weeks, and I didn’t want to disappoint her. I pulled out my phone.