Susan started to say something else, but I was already sick of this whole scene. The drama was making me feel queasy again.

I checked my phone and got up calmly. "Aurora's having dinner nearby. I'll catch a ride with her."

I started to leave, and Richard looked like he wanted to follow, but Susan grabbed his arm.

"Richard, my stomach hurts, and my back too... I feel awful," she whimpered, her eyes getting watery.

I couldn't believe how ...