Hailey hesitated but knew she couldn’t keep avoiding the truth. He’ll find out sooner or later anyway, she thought. It’s better if I just say it.

She took a deep breath. “It was the day after we argued in the study. Grandma asked to see me in the chapel. Aunt Mary was there too.”

Travis leaned slightly closer, arms crossed, listening in silence.

“She asked me if I still held a grudge against you.” Hailey’s voice dropped a bit. “I didn’t know what to say, so I just blurted ...