True love never dies and dead always leave something behind.

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Susan’s POV

“You were having an affair with my mother?” Lily’s voice sliced through the air. She turned to Daniel, eyes narrowed, voice trembling, with the electricity of a truth finally voiced.

For once, the girl said something useful.

I loathed her. That hadn’t changed. But even I could acknowledge this rare flash of sense. She asked what needed asking.

I already knew the answer. Of course I did. But still, I relished the moment. I watched Daniel with predator’s stillness, waiting for him to say it again, this time in front of everyone. I wanted to see him...