can plead guilty, do a short stint, and put this behind us.”
“Us,” I repeated.
“Yes, us. Family.”
Beatrice sniffled louder. “I can’t go to prison. The wedding is next month. The Sterlings will call everything off. Harrison’s mother already doesn’t like me. If this comes out, it will destroy everything.”
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