CHAPTER SIX
ONE MONTH LATER
The last tutoring session was supposed to be simple.
Daphne’s exams were over. College acceptance letters had arrived. Her parents threw a small dinner to celebrate.
They invited Elise as a thank-you for all the hard work. The dining table was set with candles and good china.
Daphne’s mother kept refilling wine glasses and praising Elise for the miracle she had worked on Daphne’s grades.
Elise sat across from Daphne, polite and composed, answering questions about her teaching methods.
Every time Daphne looked at her, the pendant under her blouse felt heavier.
Elise had given it to her the weekend before, a quiet promise that said they were not done.
After dinner, Daphne’s parents insisted on clearing the table themselves.
“You girls go relax in t
