Chapter 15

Melina tells Mrs. Costanzo everything. She doesn’t withhold any information about why she betrayed Thomas. Melina hopes she believes her as it will be nice to have someone who does. It’s been a minute since she finished explaining herself while sitting on Mrs. Costanzo’s couch in her living room.

“I believe you, dear,” Kat says, and Melina’s eyes light up. She couldn’t believe Kat does believe her. Melina never imagined that someone would believe she had no choice but to betray Thomas. Kat has no idea how much it means to Melina that she believes her. That’s the only good thing that has happened since she arrived.

“Thank you so much for believing me.” Melina pulls her in for a hug.

“You don’t have to thank me. What you said was actually believable.”

“Really?” Melina asks as she pulls away.

“A little, and I know you’re telling the truth because I can feel it in my heart and see it in your eyes,” says Kat.

“Do you think Thomas would ever believe me