Chapter 11 - The Woman Audrey HatedAudrey found Claire at a small community center.
Claire was teaching children how to paint.
Audrey stood outside watching.
Claire noticed her.
Neither spoke for several seconds.
Finally Claire said:
"Why are you here?"
"I owe you an apology."
Claire shook her head.
"You don't owe me anything."
"I humiliated you."
"Yes."
Audrey swallowed.
"I was cruel."
Claire looked at her.
"You were hurt."
"That doesn't excuse it."
"No."
Audrey nodded.
"You're right."
For the first time, the two women saw each other without jealousy.
Not as rivals.
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Not as enemies.
But as women who had both been manipulated by the same lie.
Related Stories
Chapter 12 - Lily Gets SickEverything changed when Lily collapsed at school.
Chapter 13 - Audrey's Unexpected ChoiceAudrey could have walked away.
Chapter 14 - The Truth Goes PublicA journalist uncovered the entire story.
Chapter 15 - The Woman Who Finally Forgave HerselfClaire sat alone on her apartment balcony.
Chapter 16 - A New FamilyMonths passed.
Chapter 17 - The RestaurantJulian remembered the dream he and Claire had once shared.
