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Chapter 74

Maggie couldn't put off the call any longer. Of everything she'd dealt with since the assault, she'd dreaded this the most. Shutting herself into her room, she sank into a chair and dialed.

"Well, if it isn't my favorite Southern belle. I guess you finally took that edict to check out seriously. It's been ages!"

"Hey, Genevieve."

"God, I've missed you. Tell me you're feeling like a functional human again."

"I am. You may officially leverage the 'I told you so' I rightfully deserve."

"Not even necessary. I'm just glad you're feeling better. How is everything?"

"Good. Crazy. My sister's getting married next week."

"Wait, which one?"

"Athena. The chef."

"Did I even know she was engaged?"

"That only happened three weeks ago." It felt like three months.