Chapter 7

Within minutes of Diane's message, more replies began appearing in the group chat. Our college friend Aaron wrote that Ethan had known Lauren for fifteen years, and any decent friend would have stepped in to help her after her marriage ended. Ethan's cousin urged me not to let pride ruin a ten-year marriage over a guest room and a temporary loan. Diane added that marriage required patience when someone close to the family was going through a crisis. Someone else reminded me that Lauren was...