Ivy wouldn't hurt a fly, let alone stab someone. Grant must have pushed her into this. "Grant, please let me go," Lila begged, cutting him off.

Before he could answer, she dropped to her knees. Ivy snapped out of it, making a strange noise like she wanted to stop her.

But Lila stayed down.

Her eyes were wet, but determined. With a shaky voice, she said, "Mr. Emerson, I was young and stupid. I shouldn't have gotten involved with you. That was my fault. Please, if you ever ...