Runaway Bride, Runaway Heart
"Why shouldn't I? You're just a woman who sneaked in without an invitation. Who knows if you're here to steal something? Take off that necklace! What if Mrs. Holden sees it and gets upset?"
Angela reached for the necklace again. This time, I couldn't protect it. She ripped it off my neck, sending me tumbling to the floor.
Someone stepped on my wrist, sending sharp pain up my arm, but I forced myself to curl up to shield my stomach.
Others quickly joined in, eager to throw me out of the banquet hall.
Struggling, I began, "I'm Daniel's..."
Before I could finish, Angela slapped me hard. "Were you about to say you're Mr. Holden's mistress?"