Chapter 4

Just as Emily was about to spill the truth, I stepped in quickly. "Ryan, why do you always doubt Emmy? Everyone saw how much she improved this past week."

The words Emily had been ready to confess instantly got swallowed back down. "Exactly. See, Ryan? Even Fiona trusts me more than you do."

Just when things were about to calm down, but off to the side, Lucas hesitated. "Actually..."

Before he could finish, Emily shrieked, "Don't say it! That's our little secret. You gotta trust me."

Lucas wasn't highly educated, and he genuinely believed Emily wouldn't harm him, so he…