Chapter 5

"There's no need to explain," I cut him off, my voice so steady it even caught me off guard.

"I'll be there tomorrow, as her bridesmaid," I said.

He sounded totally thrown. He was so quiet I wondered if he'd hung up.

After a long pause, he finally squeezed out, "Jeanne, don't be like this. Can't we just talk?"

"I told you, I'll be there," I cut him off again, my voice quiet but with a chill that left no room for argument.

I breathed. "On your wedding day, I'll stand right next to you and her. I'll wish you…