who had been caught trying to sneak out of the house. She

e talking about," she said

her desk. He leaned forward, placing his hands on the polished wood.

e of everything you do. So instead of rising to the challenge, instead of proving me wrong, you' re taking the easy

t underneath the criticism, there was a strange, frustratin

andfather sees it. Even I can see it. But talent is useless with

. It was infuriating and, in a strange way, motivating. She rescinded her transfer request the next day. She stayed. And while he never became warm or friendly, the dynamic changed. He started givin

ght her back to the present. An unknown number was f

sickly sweet, but laced

ah said, her o

ooed. "The one about a poor abandoned new mother.

n' t posted anything. She didn't even

you talki

ying to make me and Mark look bad. Well, it w

t is that

ed late at the office. You' re having an affair with him, aren' t you? You probably trapped Mark into marriage just to have a baby and then run off with your rich boss. Is he the r

hat Sarah was speechless. Emily' s jealous

ice. "Where he' s always belonged. We were high school sweethearts, you know.

d. High school sweethearts. He never loved you. It wasn't just a recent aff