Chapter 3

"I want fries, Emma!" My friend's call for the order overlapped perfectly with the last words of the chat log.

The room suddenly went quiet for a few seconds.

I placed the order and handed it to the waiter.

I slipped my trembling hands under the table and managed a smile.

I said, "What a coincidence.

"Sounds to me like Ms. Wynn is the homewrecker here, huh?"

"Emma!" Alex suddenly called out.

He met my calm gaze and gave me an awkward smile.

"Emma, don't be so mean to the girl," he said.

Before I could respond, Caroline suddenly raised…