Jennifer exchanged one brief glance with Lizzie.
Then she said, “Sure.”
I nearly dropped my glass.
Kayla beamed.
“I knew you’d understand.”
Jennifer leaned back.
“Actually, we have something for you too.”
Kayla looked delighted.
“Oh?”
The twins disappeared into the kitchen.
When they returned, Lizzie was carrying a large shopping bag.
She handed it to Kayla.
Kayla opened it eagerly.
Then froze.
Inside was a printed invitation to the country-club celebration.
Attached was the photography schedule.
Kayla slowly lifted the pages.
The smile vanished from her face.
“Where did you get this?”
Jennifer met her eyes.
“Allison posted it.”
The change in Kayla was immediate.
“Allison?”
The name came out sharp.
Too sharp.
Jennifer said nothing.
Kayla shoved the papers back into the bag, grabbed her purse, and hurried toward the front door.
She moved so quickly she forgot both her coat and her shoes.
Across the street, Mrs. Patel’s curtain shifted.
