BETTYI shift in my seat, heat flooding my cheeks, embarrassment prickling under my skin, and I glance at Grace, praying she’s not paying attention.Luckily, she’s busy playing with the ribbon on her dress, humming softly to herself, blissfully unaware of the tension wrapping the room like a storm cloud waiting to break.Before Nathaniel can say something even more humiliating, I reach across and touch Harriette’s hand gently. “It’s okay, Harriette,” I whisper, my voice low, meant only for her.But she pulls her hand away and slams her palm against the table, the sound like a crack of thunder.Water trembles in every glass, spilling over the rims and this gets Grace’s attention.“That’s it,” Harriette snaps, her voice sharp, shaking with rage. “I cannot take any more of this, Nathaniel. You’re behaving like a child.” Her words cut through the air like glass shattering.Grace’s wide eyes flick from her to me, uncertain, scared, and I dart a glance at Anders, who is already moving, calm
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