The Boutique Owner Told Me to Stay Quiet Before I Heard Something I Was Not Meant to Hear

in the dark of the fitting room.

Lily said something I could not fully hear, her voice pleased and light.

Then Brian said, “Make sure your mom does not find out the gown is part of the plan. If she learns the truth, she will ruin everything.”

I put my hand over my mouth.

My gown. Part of the plan.

Then Lily said the words that reached through the door and continue reading …