Chapter 118

April started out subtle, but it didn't take long before she dropped all pretense and went straight for the jugular, throwing out comments about Celeste "messing around with guys" and even dragging up her time in prison. "I've never met her before, but for some reason, she's always had it out for me. My husband mentioned she's... not quite right up here," April said, lowering her voice dramatically and tapping the side of her head. "He told me the reason she killed someone three years ago was because of her mental issues. The doctors said she had paranoid delusions... always thought someone was out to get her." Mrs. Byrne had heard rumors about the prison thing but didn't really know all the details. After April's little performance, her discomfort toward Celeste sharpened noticeably. "If she's that unstable, why would Ethan still keep her around? My husband says Mr. Shaw is very sharp," Mrs. Byrne said with a meaningful arch of her brow. April stepped out from behind the curtain, now