“Mom?” Matt asked. “What’s wrong?”
Clara’s lips trembled. “Macy… I didn’t think you’d come.”
Matt looked between us. “You know her?”
“She used to be my best friend,” I said.
Clara flinched.
“Used to be?” Matt asked.
“A long time ago,” she said quietly.
“That’s what you call it?” I replied, my voice unsteady.
“Please come in,” Clara said. “I can explain.”
Every part of me wanted to turn around and leave.
But Matt deserved the truth.
So we stepped inside.