AGAIN, HER MIND TOOK her back to the night that had brought her to her current condition. She had been at Gabby’s wedding. Her father had let her attend, by some miracle. She’d assumed it was because he was expecting guests in the house anyway and wanted to be rid of her while they were there.
Usually when that happened, he packed her off to stay with his aunt in Silverton. His aunt was sweet, but she was severely out of touch with reality. Her world revolved around her garden and her three cats. Although the cats proved to be less than companionable for Jassie, she never complained when she had to go there. She was always afraid of the alternative, like maybe Walter having to watch her.
When Jalen had walked into the reception, things were already in full swing. She knew she hadn’t seen
