70. Accused
Ryan
It was one of the possibilities that had been circling in my head. Knowing Blake, I knew she wouldn’t stay quiet. Blaming me was one of the easiest and most cowardly ways to attack me, and of course she would do it. I expected it.
From the top of the stairs, I see Michelle. She’s there, still, as if waiting for an explanation. But I have nothing more to say to her. Not now. I walk past, without stopping, with the firm stride of someone who has already made a decision. I need to talk to Candace.
I don’t know how much longer I can stay on my feet with this truth stuck in my chest, or how long I’ll be gone. And she’ll worry, I know that. That’s why I have to tell her something that will calm her, something that will make her feel safe.
I thought about making up an excuse
