Even though I had moved on from Logan emotionally, the pain and humiliation from our breakup still lingered deep inside.

"Tessa, it’s fine," I said, trying to sound calm.

"Fine? Elaine, why didn’t you say anything? How could you stay quiet about such a huge injustice? That house was bought for you! You should’ve thrown her out! I’d rather see that house given to a stranger than let her live there," Tessa said, her voice rising with anger.

Tessa was the type of ...