Beyond Forgiveness

Maeve knew the whole family had been wanting to speak up for Elise these past few days. But none of them had. Probably because they were too ashamed to bring it up.

Lydia loved Elise too much—otherwise she wouldn't have had the nerve to stop Maeve now.

"Maeve, can we talk?" Lydia looked at her, a bit of pleading in her eyes.

Maeve didn't say anything, but she also didn't walk away. That counted as