Chapter 5 — The Smile That Vanished

Pamela stood near the garden entrance while the photographer adjusted her silk veil.

Ivory gown, white roses, a smile aimed at the guests taking their seats.

The smile vanished the instant she saw Hannah’s hand in mine.

“Christopher, why did you bring her out here?” she asked, stepping forward with a frown.

That single question told me more than any explanation could have.

I stopped several feet from her.