Just then, Samara spoke up.

“Aimee, can we talk?”

I was momentarily stunned but agreed to her request.

Samara met me by the poolside. Before I could say anything, she took the lead.

“I know your marriage to Elio is a sham. He has no feelings for you. But now that I’m back, you won’t have to trouble yourself with taking care of him anymore.”

“And Ms. Keller, it’s time for you to step aside.”

Samara’s tone was no longer playful; my instincts told me she was a dangerous person, far from the innocent facade she presented.

Understanding what Samara was implying, tears streamed down my face, each one falling...