Abby
My heart races as I watch Gianna push Karl’s brother, Ethan, into the room in a wheelchair. The shock of her sudden appearance still hasn’t worn off, and I can’t believe she’s here, of all places, especially right now.
Karl’s eyes meet mine, and I can see the confusion and surprise mirrored in his expression. It’s clear that he didn’t expect to see Gianna here either.
“Did you know about this?” I ask, keeping my voice low so only the two of us can hear.
Karl shakes his head. “No,” he murmurs. “I mean… I knew he had a date, but I never would have expected it to be her, of all people.”
I swallow. “Maybe she’s not his date,” I try to justify it, even though the words sound hollow even to me. “Maybe… Maybe he just doesn’t know about her treachery, and hired her to push his wheelch
