Chapter 4

The vibe in the office was seriously off. My coworkers either gave me these pitying glances or pretended not to see me at all. Every look felt like a jab straight to the heart.

Katie was lounging in my old seat, totally acting like she ran the show. That flashy ruby ring on her finger sparkled so brightly that it was impossible to ignore.

"Hey Jemma, what are you doing here?" Katie faked surprise, but you could hear the smugness all over her voice. "Wow, you look really rough. Didn't sleep well? Not surprising, considering…"

She paused, showing off as…