Chapter 29

            Joanna was finishing dusting the sitting room in the east wing when Selena came in carrying Chris.

            “Joanna,” Selena began.

            “Yes?”

            “I talked to Beverly yesterday evening. She said she had a nasty exchange with you and a group of girls that afternoon,” Selena stated.

            “Well, it wouldn’t have been any nastiness at all if Beverly would have kept her distance,” Joanna said in a matter of fact tone.

            Selena’s mouth dropped open.

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