A Fragile Truce

"A few days ago, Sadie had someone contact me for a private meeting. I knew she had hidden motives," Bianca recalled, her stomach rumbling as she absentmindedly slurped the instant noodles Beth had prepared.

Bianca glanced nervously at Cordelia. "Maybe she wanted to win me over; she started by talking about your illness, testing my reaction. I played it smart, stayed calm to find out her real inte