For the first time that day, he looked terrified.
“Meredith.”
I turned toward him.
“You finally remembered my name.”
Sarah stepped forward. “Please tell me she’s lying.”
Adrian looked toward his mother.
Then Julian.
Nobody rescued him.
“Sarah, I can explain.”
She slapped him.
The sound echoed through the hallway, and guests inside began standing.
Adrian touched his cheek.
“Sarah.”
“You told me that she knew about everything.”
I froze.
Adrian looked sharply at her.
Sarah began crying.
“You said Meredith knew you wanted out. You said the funeral was some legal mess your family couldn’t stop.”
I stared at him.
He had lied to her too.
Different lie. Same cowardice.
“I didn’t know anything,” I told her.
Sarah covered her mouth. “I’m so sorry, Meredith.”
“So am I.”
Adrian moved toward me.
“Meredith, please listen.”
“No.”
“I never wanted to hurt you.”
I almost laughed.
