Chapter 41

• ALICIA POV
• I stare at the sleek, expensive car parked outside Lisa’s family house. My heart pounds against my ribs. Was that Harden’s car? Is he inside right now, with her? I picture them together, and a sick feeling twists in my gut.
• I hesitate, my hand on the handle of my own car door. Should I go in? Or should I just leave? I came here to see Lisa one last time before… before the wedding. But now, with that car sitting there like a challenge, all my courage is gone. My throat feels tight, a lump of emotion I can't swallow. I try to take a deep breath, but it burns my lungs. I'm going to cry. I'm going to fall apart, and I can't let them see me like this.