- You what?
I saw her eyes go wide and then almost pop out of their sockets, right after she screamed.
Over the next few minutes I emptied myself. I told her about all my conversations with Damien, how the proposal came about and how I accepted it.
- He dared to tell you all this? What a bastard! Ellen and you accepted anyway? Even after he'd humiliated you? - Arianna's eyes were dark with irritation.
- Keep your voice down. The houses are glued together here! - I pleaded. - I know it was wrong, but I had to save David and that treatment would take every penny out of my aunt and uncle. - I lowered my shoulders in resignation.
- Even so! Ell, the things he said to you... - Arianna looked angry. - Ellen, you didn't have to. We could have done it together!
- No! We couldn't and I
