Turning, I saw Ethan kneeling in the rearview
mirror, picking up his cards.
That night, a jealous Jasper insisted I say I
loved only him.
The next day, I took Grandpa to the doctor,
but Ethan stopped me.
“Sarah, I’ll cure your grandpa.”
Seeing my silence, he pulled out a medical
report, a wry smile on his face.
“Lily’s mother had late–stage cancer.
Knowing she couldn’t be cured, she used her
life to get Lily the scholarship.”
“Lily knew; they were acting together.’
L
Ethan’s voice became bitter.
“Sarah, I’ll tell everyone the truth, clearing
your name.”
I scoffed.
“Years later, who cares about the truth?”
Even if he did, it wouldn’t change their
ingrained impressions.
Only I cared.
