Beth’s question shouldn’t have surprised Doris as much as it did, but it left her speechless. Half of her wanted to lie about William and the other half wanted to spill out every detail that her mind had held in since the moment they first kissed. It was rotten to think bad of her friend—she knew she would keep all of her secrets. But she couldn’t help but hesitate.

“We… got along fine on the trip. He was admittedly grumpy at times. but that was to be expected.” Doris nervously laughed and picked at her nails. Beth narrowed her gaze suspiciously and caught on to every small movement she made....