Security found the necklace tucked inside one of Laura’s sweaters.
I remember Laura staring at it.
She actually backed away.
“That isn’t mine.”
“It belonged to my mother.”
“I know that.”
“Then why is it in your closet?”
“I DON’T KNOW!”
She started crying.
I should have listened.
Instead, I saw the tears as manipulation.
Laura grabbed my hands.
“Grant, please listen to me. Serena has been acting strange for weeks. I think she’s trying to—”
I pulled away.
“Don’t blame Serena.”
“You don’t understand.”
“I understand perfectly.”
“No, you don’t!”
Her voice cracked.
Then she pressed both hands over her stomach.
“There’s something I need to tell you.”
I was too furious to hear it.
“I don’t want another lie.”
“It isn’t a lie.”
“Get out.”