“Because Lydia was already nearby, waiting for my call.”
I stared at him.
“What? You left me after seeing what your mother did… and went to her?”
“I hated leaving you after that.”
“She called me last week, love. Mom had asked her to come tonight and make you uncomfortable.”
My stomach tightened.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
“Because you kept asking me to keep the peace, and I thought hearing the truth from Lydia might finally make Mom stop.”
He stepped closer.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
“Lydia was supposed to come in later. Then Mom cut your hair.”
“She knows you’re bringing her in now?”
“Yes. She’s ready.”
That mattered.
He took a breath.
“Yes. She’s ready.”
“If you don’t want her here now, I’ll send her home.”
I looked at Alicia, then back at Nick.
“Tell me exactly what Lydia knows.”
Nick’s jaw tightened.
“Enough to prove Mom invented most of this.”
I opened the door.
“I’ll send her home.”
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