CATRIONA The news Lauren gave me knocked the breath out of me. I stood frozen, completely flabbergasted, before I finally blinked back to life. "Lauren," I said tightly, "as I told you earlier, I'm not in the mood to tolerate your bitterness." "I'm telling you the truth, Catriona," she insisted. "I know it's hard to believe me because of everything between us, but please... You have to. Her granddaughter and I went to the same school. I know her. I can take you to her—if that will convince you." "Do you think I can meet her?" I asked, my heart racing. "If that's what you want," she said, shrugging lightly. "Of course I do!" I replied, excitement bubbling through me. But before I could say more, Jayden gently pulled me aside. "There's something I need to talk to you about," he said. "Bad news?" I asked, eyes narrowing. "Um... kind of." "Can you save it for later?" I asked, impatient. He tried to hold my hand, but I smoothly avoided him. "Alright, Lauren," I said, turning bac
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