Chapter 4

I shook my numb hand. "That's for making me dream of something that was never real."

But Amanda started clapping. "Good hit."

She looked at Brian with bitter eyes. "After all, you stole her mother's life savings. Why stop at a slap?"

My smile disappeared. "What life savings?"

Amanda realized she'd said too much and shut her mouth.

I walked up to her. "Explain."

"I don't know what you're talking about," she muttered.

"You had a lot to say a minute ago," I pressed.

She looked away.

Brian jumped in. "She's trying to turn us against each other! Don't listen."