Chapter thirty-seven
Jayde
" You might even be the one that made sure Hattie never leaves the hospital, so you can continue enjoying the luxury you had the first time."
" You even told the manager in the club that you were Hattie, thereby enjoying the privilege of her. If she testifies that, you will be behind the bar for the rest of your life," his deep voice seems even deeper.
I feel a surge of anger, " How dare you lie against me!" I scream at him.
He moves back and smirks, "The one about the bar isn't lying, is it? Didn't you pretend to be Hattie? That was why Ruth permitted you to be absent whenever you want to."
I slap him across the face quickly even before I could stop myself. My hands shake involuntarily beside me.
The anger blinds even me. I fold my left hand so hard beside me that they nearly turn white.
