Chapter 5

In the bitter winter cold, Calista plunged her hands into the freezing water. Her body shivered, but the physical chill couldn’t compare to the ice in her heart.

“They say Ken dotes on you, but I don’t see it.”

Calista didn’t need to turn around to recognize Viola’s lilting voice. She continued scrubbing the dress in silence.

Viola, clearly enjoying herself, took a leisurely sip of her coffee. “Your fingers are turning red. Must be painful, isn’t it?” She smiled sweetly. “Ken just brought me this coffee to comfort me. It’s so warm and fragrant.”

When Calista remained focused on her task, Viola’s tone turned sharp. “You’re just an adopted daughter–no better than a stray dog.”

“Look at this.”

Calista turned to see Viola fingering a familiar necklace–her mother’s luck charm, the one she’d given to Ken.

forward. “That’s mine! You have

flashed in Viola’s eyes. “This worthless thing? No one wants it!” With that, she yanked the necklace from her

a soft splash,

“Now that your precious luck charm is gone, what are

about it?”

fiancée whatever he wanted, but this luck charm meant more to her

than life itself.

dove into the pool.

froze. The winter water was near freezing, and the pool–built deep for

face, but it was tinged with hope. Silently, she backed away from

say anything, who would know I was here? This is your own

a few steps, she nearly collided with Ken.

voice? Is she over there?”

She’s not there!” She grabbed his arm. “She’s probably just trying to get your attention

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