Tessa’s POV
Present day
I stood in front of the mirror, my reflection staring back at me. I was lost in a sea of thoughts, my mind racing with the rumors that were swirling around me. How could people be so cruel, spreading such vicious gossip? How could they accuse me of killing the previous owner of Luna beauty? It was simply preposterous, and yet the rumors continued to spread. I felt my blood boil with anger, and my fists clenched. I had to find a way to clear my name, to prove my innocence.
Robert walked into the room, a large bottle of water in his hand. "Hey, I brought you some water," he said, holding it out to me. I smiled, but it was a sad smile, the corners of my mouth barely lifting. "Funny," I said, "the one in trouble is getting water, and the one bringing the water is tr
