Chapter 0463

I hadn’t considered this, how my joining this trip would make the other girls feel. I looked to Susie for comfort and answers. She, at least, didn’t seem jealous. Why would she? The man she wanted was staying here.

“How does everyone know so fast?” I asked her quietly, while Veronica distracted Tiffany with talk of their meal. The chicken parmesan was delicious. I couldn’t imagine Veronica would tell anyone. Nor could I really see Julian walking into the room to share the news.

“Bridget told everyone before you arrived,” Susie replied.

and I knew and- oh.

But how did she know? Only Veronica, Julian,ccusation shook through him and he decided

Julian must have told her. Perhaps Veronica’s

to confront Bridget for himself. God help him, I hope she didn’t crassly break his heart again.

I sighed. I couldn’t be mad at him for going to her for the truth. It’s exactly what I would have done if Nicholas had been accused of starting the rumors.

“It really is too bad,” Bridget said, speaking loud enough for the whole table to hear. “Piper thinks herself so vital to the competition that she would break the set rules to join us on our trip. I understand how hard it is to be left behind, but rules are rules for a reason. Don’t you think so, Piper?”

turned toward me. I wasn’t as scared of the spotlight as Susie was, but it was still

me where Susie’s. In her lap, she twisted her napkin so tightly it was

know what to

would be,

enough,” said Susie, in her soft frightened voice.

looked at her in surprise. So did

Susie?” she

said, that’s enough!” Susie said louder. “You say it would be unfair for her, but that entire

you.” (3)

unfair to

I’d never heard

anyone.

they are a couple. Of course she would be

Veronica added, when Susie began to falter. “Unless you think you have

her mouth. She continued to smile, even as the corner

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tighter than before.

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