“Oh, thank you! I could use some,” Ella replied, her eyes lighting up as she accepted the tea. “I’ve been feeling a bit queasy this morning.”
Sharon’s heart twisted at the sight of her sister-in-law’s innocent delight. “I thought it might help settle your stomach.” she said, her voice trembling slightly.
As Ella took a sip, Sharon felt her breath catch in her throat. What was she doing? Was she really going to let this happen? The weight of her mother’s blackmail pressed down on her like a vice, but she could see Ella relaxing, blissfully unaware of the storm brewing beneath the surface.
“Thanks, Sharon. You’re always so good to me,” Ella said, her voice filled with warmth. “I don’t know what I would do without you.”
The sincerity in Ella’s words hit Sharon like a punch to the gut. She
