A Poisoned Invitation

Audrey knew Lila well enough to figure that she was terrified losing the baby would mean she'd have no shot at marrying Gideon, so she wouldn't even consider an abortion.

On one hand, Audrey felt a pang of pain hearing this news. After all, she believed the sins of the parents shouldn't fall on the children.

On the other hand, Audrey thought to herself, 'Figures.'

After all, Lila had gone to such