An Anniversary Celebration In The House They Forgot Who Restored

the background: “We had no idea. She never tells us anything.”

“I have to go,” Vivien said, and hung up.

I set down my phone and let the silence settle around me.

For the first time, I didn’t feel guilty for existing.

Part Twelve: Margaret’s Speech

Back at the party, everything was unraveling.

The guests had stopped admiring the décor and started watching continue reading …