Unforgivable Truths

was in full swing at the Lester estate, but the r

sn't

he' d been championing, her blonde hair an

s elite. This was the moment Ethan wanted, the public humiliation he' d been building towards for months.

I di

swaying. The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis was a quiet thief, stealing my s

a cruel family, walked over to me. "M

all," I lied, forcing a

eered Sabrina in our direct

voice dripping with fake swee

e kind that hid daggers. "It's an honor to b

erfect face to Etha

brina," I said, my voice steady. "I hea

the fury flashing in his eyes. This wasn't the reaction he wanted.

a is more than just a singer. She's a true artist

ching us like a storm cloud. She despised me, not just for surviving the car crash

abrina completely. Her eyes, c

t speaking with Dr. Evans. He was so helpful. He

od ran

ne nearby to hear. "Useless to this family. It's time for Ethan

na seized the moment, placing a de

n the family he deserves," she cooed, lo

licker of the old Molly,

na," I said, my voice quiet but cutting. "It's a s

fell, her innoce

d a harsh, barking cough ripped through me. I couldn't breathe. I pressed a hand to

t and coughed again, this time feeling a wet war

right red again

moving faster

e mirror a stranger-gaunt, pale, with haunted eyes. I

st. His fingers were like steel bands. "Are you tryi

away with his thumb as if it were dirt. "Don't bo

er, his breath ho

l ever forgive you for Chloe?" he

ing the words h

ave to

as already dust. I just nod

ing faces, past the music and the laughter. I didn't grab my coat. I just walk