“Because I was wrong,” Emma admitted. “And I know how it feels to be judged without a chance to explain. I saw the way you looked at him. And the way he looked at you. I didn’t want to believe it was real. But it is.”
Lexi exhaled. “He still believes her. He trusts her more than he trusts me.”
“Not for long,” Emma said, her voice harder now. “You don’t have to fight this alone anymore.”
Lexi stared at her. “Why the sudden change of heart?”
Emma shrugged slightly. “Because I saw something in you last night I didn’t expect. Strength. And because I want to see Adriana go down.”
Lexi smiled—just a little. “Then let’s make sure she does.”
They spent the afternoon talking in hushed tones, piecing together everything. Emma would stay close to Adriana and gather more. Lexi would begin drafti
