JADE's POV
“Sweetheart, I have to say, I was shocked when I heard the news. Isn’t this all happening a bit fast? And to be honest, I thought you were still with James. I’m a little confused,” my mother said, her tone teetering between curiosity and concern.
She’d finally found a moment to interrogate me. My mother had a knack for sniffing out lies, which made me hesitate. For a brief second, I considered telling her the truth.
“You’re right to be surprised. The truth is—” I started, only to be cut off when Skylar appeared, tugging at my arm.
“Come on, Jade, we’re going ice skating,” she said, her excitement contagious as she pulled me toward the door.
Silas had gone skiing with my father, while our mothers were back at the lodge enjoying mulled wine. My mother had seized the opportuni
