Chelsea’s expression changed instantly. Tears filled her eyes, and she pressed a napkin to her mouth.
“I can’t believe this,” she whispered. “She’s doing it again.”
Ryan turned toward his mother. “Mom, what did you say to her?”
Diane looked stunned. “I didn’t say anything.”
Chelsea began crying harder. “She’s been judging me for months. She probably had someone follow me. She wants to ruin my marriage.”
Ryan pushed his chair back, the legs scraping loudly across the floor.
“Mom,” he said sharply, “apologize to Chelsea. Right now.”
The room went still.
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