Forty-Seven Guests Watched Maya Leave With Two Suitcases—Then Her Mother’s Orchid Ring Led to the Money Her Husband Said She Didn’t Have

Maya could not tell who had spoken.

Richard was still close enough that she could see a little icing on his hand.

“You made me look foolish,” he said.

Maya wiped frosting from her eye.

“Not here.”

Olivia folded another napkin.

“Richard was trying to teach you a lesson.”

Maya looked at her.