Chapter 59

• Melanie stood in front of the mirror, adjusting her jacket. Her fingers moved stiffly, like they didn’t want to finish the task. She had barely slept the night before. Her eyes were puffy, though the makeup did a decent job of covering the proof. Her heart still felt heavy. Mia hadn’t said much since yesterday. The silence in the house was louder than any argument.
• She glanced at the time. 7:03 a.m.
• Just as she reached for her handbag, her phone buzzed on the dresser. A strange number flashed on the screen. Not one she recognized. For a second, she thought of ignoring it. But something deep inside her told her not to. With a low sigh, she picked it up.