The Envelope That Changed Everything

I lied about Emma.”

Brooke’s face went pale.

“What are you talking about?” my mother whispered.

Derek swallowed, his Adam’s apple bobbing. “Brooke told you Emma tried to kiss me. That she made a move on me. None of that happened.”

Brooke laughed, sharp and brittle. “This is insane.”

Derek didn’t stop. “Brooke made it up. She overheard me complimenting continue reading …