his hands and placed it on the table.

Rachel gave a nervous laugh.

“Betty?”

I looked at her.

Then Stella.

Finally, Julian.

“Please leave now.”

The entire patio fell silent.

PART 2 — THE LINE I FINALLY DREW

Rachel stared at me as though I had done something unforgivable.

“Excuse me?”

“You heard me.”

Stella slowly pushed herself out of her chair.

“Betty, that is continue reading …