Olivia's POVAfter moments of mentally convincing myself, I forced my legs to step into the dining room, trying to keep my features composed."There you are!" Catherine's voice was too cheerful, too unreal. "Come, sit. We were just about to eat."I kept my gaze lowered, my hands pulling out a chair at the far end of the table which was the only empty seat left—not surprised.Mara smiled at me again, that same bright she wore while her fingers played with what I thought was mine. Her hand touched the necklace once more, almost like she knew what she was doing.Wasn't that necklace meant to be mine? Wasn't it meant to be a recovery gift from Ethan?Why was it then hanging around the neck of another woman?"Olivia, are you feeling better?" Mara asked, tone soft and holding concerning, pulling me out of my head. "Mom told me you were at the hospital today.""I'm fine," My voice came out flat."That's good. You had us all worried." She turned to Ethan. "Right, Ethan?"He nodded, his eyes o
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