Chapter 112

"Well, I guess that makes sense. But then, wow, Amelia! So you have been around since the beginning of the summer break, and you didn't think it would be nice to check in with me and the girls? You are even here with Linc, but you won't reach us?" Cecilia says. Her false long lashes flutter at Linc even though it is me she is addressing.

When I don't answer for a second too long, she rivets her intimidating gaze to me, "How are you, darling? You look good. It's better than I remember. College must be doing you well." She says, switching topics and questions so fast, it makes me dizzy. She has turned the table on us so easily. She is the unexpected guest here, and we should be the ones asking her questions. Instead, she is the one keeping me on my toes with her double-sided questions.

"Uh, yeah. Thanks. I guess. Yeah." I stutter through the weird compliment.

"Cecilia. Why are you here?" Linc asks. His voice is slightly tight this time around. He is done with her deflection