When the meeting finally adjourned, I left without speaking. Lisa’s voice still rang through the hallway, sharp and furious. Emily wouldn’t even look my way, clutching her phone like a shield. Jonathan muttered insults as I walked past, his glare cutting into me.
Outside, the cool air struck my face, but it didn’t calm me. My chest felt constricted, my pulse uneven. Acting on impulse, I drove directly to Lakeview Drive.
