Chapter 200

"Let Lyman know, would you? We'll visit your mother's grave together," Effie's grandmother said, her eyes brimming with tears.

She quickly turned away, wiping her cheeks before pretending nothing had happened. "You're married now, darling. It's only right to let your mother know."

Effie nodded. "Okay."

...

When Fidelia returned to her room, Marcia and Fowler took turns scolding her, forbidding her from meddling in Effie and Isabel's affairs ever again.

Fidelia felt miserable. Just then, Isabel called to ask about the photo incident.

Fidelia never could keep anything to herself, and she'd always seen Isabel as a confidante. So, all at once, she poured out everything that had happened over the past two days.

The more Isabel listened, the colder her heart grew.

Unbelievable, she thought. Fidelia had screwed things up herself, and now she was dragging her down with her!

no way Isabel could clear her name now, not even if she tried to explain herself

over the phone, though she was so angry she nearly threw her phone across

up, Isabel did just

staring at the battered device. She wondered how many phones

transferring all her contacts, syncing photos, and setting everything up

got on your bad side this time, trouble?" Carole asked, her tone as gentle as if she were soothing

she mess things up, she dragged me into

explained the whole

you do, don't try to explain this to

don't, the misunderstanding will only get worse! Lyman's going to be so disappointed

will just think you put Fidelia up to it," Carole said. "But if you pretend you know nothing, and Lyman brings

mulled it over and realized

you get me a

of her nose. "Sure, boss. Whatever you

day itself, Lyman woke up early and fussed over his clothes, making

help but laugh. "We're just going to pay our respects

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