Even After Death by Lilting Champ

Chapter 56

Marina belatedly realized that she had walked into Everly’s trap. She didn’t want to out herself as the mistress, for that’d reveal Olivia’s identity as Ethan’s ex–wife.

She would never do that.

So, she quietened and collected herself. Glaring at Everly, she said, “I’m not. It’s indecent to discuss topics like cheating at a formal event.”

But Everly wasn’t deterred. In fact, she was emboldened. “The mistress is the indecent woman for sleeping with a married man! I have nothing to fear. But Ms. Carlton, you seem very affected by the discussion. Were you someone’s mistress too?”

his eyes. She promptly behaved. “Oh, right. With a rich husband like you, Ms. Carlton doesn’t have to climb into anyone’s

tell that Everly was taking a jab

Calvin picked up a minute detail. How did a notable figure like

daring

topic of conversation, “Anyway, it’s all in the past. My late husband will not come back to life. So, please don’t ask

anyone to press on. Everly almost clapped

single? Is Keith pursuing her?” She was not the sharpest tool in

a situation, only to be confronted with a new problem. The socially inept Bailey had not changed

wouldn’t mind if Ethan got dragged into the discussion. She never expected the event to turn into a huge gossip party about

gave up everything and left school, her classmates couldn’t help but wonder about the man whom

her anger under control and stole a look at Ethan. He was getting harder to read by the day. He seemed to have given up on Olivia, but he occasionally showed a lingering affection for that