Chapter 97 Oh, What A Time They Had

• The blood roared in my ears, drowning out the clatter of silverware and the strained conversation I could hear coming from inside the house. Mrs. Graven's vicious words echoed in my mind, each syllable a sharp blow.
• Seriously, how could she say all of that? Her words had cut deeper than I thought possible. I had known this dinner would be difficult, but I never imagined it would be like this.
• A figure materialized in front of me. It was Liam, concern etched on his face. He reached for me. "Ella,"