Nancy stood there silently.

Ellis scoffed and pulled out his phone. He called for two cars to take us to the hospital and have Nancy looked over.

I held Ken’s hand, keeping my distance. This was between Ellis and Nancy. I didn’t have to get involved.

One car took Nancy with a maid to bandage her hand.

I rode in the second car with Ellis and Ken.

“I’m sorry I ever doubted you,” Ellis said. He took my hand and kissed the back of ...