Chapter 21: You Know Exactly Why

    She swallowed the wine and smiled innocently at the horrified faces, “I’m sorry, did I say something wrong?” “Just let it go,” Madison said, a strained smile on her ruby red lips. “I think we’re all getting a little bit tired of talking about Marco.” “Funny that you say that now,” Catherine said. “He used to be your favorite topic of conversation.” “Only because you were so smitten with him,” Madison hissed. “Once you met him, it was Marco this and Marco that.” “You’re not remembering clearly,” Catherine said. “He was your friend first, remember? He was in your class at prep school, and you introduced him to me.” “Come now, girls,” Melanie said. “We have Sean here as our special guest, and I don’t think he’s interested in your school days or in Marco.” Catherine pretended not to see the pointed glare her aunt leveled at her across the table. Her throat felt warm from the sip of wine, and her heart hammered in her ears. The three of them were sitting at her dining room table in her