Chapter 26

NORA

“What’s different about you?”

On the inside, I’m wincing hard. I’ve been terrified of this exact question ever since Gwen called me up yesterday and suggested we go out for lunch. I keep my face perfectly composed as I answer. “I don’t know what you mean.”

Even to my own ears, I sound fake as hell and twice as guilty. This might just be the first time I’ve ever had to lie to Gwen. It’s not as