CHAPTER 17
Now I understood why Wilma was unavailable, but I still didn't want to come back another day. I was about to exit the chapel when I heard someone call my name.
"Jamie, over here." The voice was coming from my left.
Although she wasn't dressed for gardening, I still recognized her.
"Nice to see you again, Jodi," I said.
Jodi Martin gave me a friendly smile and patted the empty seat next to her.
I shook my head. "Oh no, I'm not staying,"
Just then, the organ music stopped and the minister asked everyone to be seated. I wanted to leave, but didn't want to be rude. Then I realized I didn't care what these people thought; they couldn't shame me into attending a stranger's funeral. I looked for Jessie in the crowd, but she wasn't there--why would she be? My only reason for stay
