PART 3 The courthouse smelled like wet coats, old paper, and coffee that had been burned for too many hours.

you didn’t shut me out completely.”

Savannah watched Lily laugh as Grace tried to fix the candles.

“Because they deserved the chance to know you. And you deserved the chance to become someone they could know safely.”

Bryce’s eyes lowered.

“Thank you.”

Savannah did not say you’re welcome.

Some things were too costly for easy manners.

Instead, she said, “Keep continue reading …