The campus courtyard fell silent.
Claire's words lingered in the air like a storm that refused to pass.
"Are you ready to learn what really happened to Amelia?"
Lily couldn't move.
The brown envelope in Claire's hand suddenly felt heavier than the entire world.
Ethan instinctively stepped half a pace in front of Lily.
It wasn't obvious.
Most people wouldn't have noticed.
But Lily did.
Even after everything...
Even after she had pushed him away...
His first instinct was still to protect her.
Claire let out a quiet laugh.
"You still do that."
Ethan's eyes never left her.
"What do you want, Claire?"
"I want the truth."
"No."
Claire smiled.
"You want your version of the truth."
For several long seconds no one spoke.
Students passing nearby slowed down.
Some recognized Eth
