Chapter 87

Elena’s POV I stood still for a while, my mind going blank as I stared into nothing. No one needed to spell it out for me, I already understood. Perfectly. Bella’s eyes flicked from my face to the untouched tea sets and neatly arranged pastries. Her frown deepened. “Hey… are you okay?” she asked slowly. “And what’s all this?” She gestured around the room. “Were you planning some kind of private party down here?” “I’ll tell you exactly what’s wrong,” I snapped, turning on Bella. “Someone went behind my back, dragged Sara into my affairs and now she’s back in Eric’s world like she never left. She’s planted herself there, and I can’t push her out anymore.” Bella’s eyes widened. “Wait…are you saying you think Sara still wants my brother? Elena, no. That can’t be it. You’re reading too much into this.” I let out a harsh laugh. “Then how do you explain her behavior? Yesterday she was walking around the house like she still ran it. Today she swoops in, steals my guests, and plays hostess at a