A Year of Punishment
I clutched my chest, gasping for breath as tears blurred my vision.
My fists clenched so tightly my nails dug deep into my palms, using the pain to keep myself upright.
“Wandi spent a year overseas, recuperating, before she was willing to forgive Neve. In a couple of days, I’ll stage a medical ‘miracle’, stand up again, and let her resume being the Donna. This year is a penance for her willfulness.”
Each word of his was uttered coolly, piercing deeper into my heart.
“But… it has been a year. Will she buy it?” someone asked hesitantly.