“I already saw it. The ex-wife and her memoir.”
“It’s all lies, Mom. She just wants to sell books and elevate her career.”
“I think so too.”
“Hunter’s not a liar, Mom. He told us that he and Ivy are super good friends and nothing else. Don’t let this wreck everything, okay?”
“I won’t.”
“And you should text him when we get home. He’ll be worried.”
“Good idea.” I agreed but wasn’t sure I could actually do it.
We were quiet the rest of the drive home. When we were inside, Tyler gave me a hug and then went up to his room. It was nearing ten. Maybe too late to text. I’d do it in the morning.
I trudged upstairs. When I was in my room, I set my phone in the charger and got ready for bed, brushing my teeth and then put on my favorite pair of cotton pajamas. I’d just turned down the bed when my phone buzzed.
I picked it up, surprised to see it was from Hunter.
Hunter
Did you have a nice night?
Seraphina
Yes. Dinner with the gang. You?
Hunter
Spent the evening with Wes and Margaret.
Three dots appeared, then disappeared, then appeared again.
Hunter
My ex wrote a book. Says some damaging things about Ivy and me. Just so you know, it’s all false. Dana was always jealous of Ivy.
Seraphina
Are you okay?
Hunter
I’m all right. I don’t like being accused of something that isn’t true but that’s Dana for you. It’s always about her.
Seraphina
That much seems obvious.
Hunter
We still on for tomorrow night?
Seraphina
Yes.
Hunter
