Chapter 12

Tim took a big bite from his vanilla cupcake and licked the frosting on his hands before replying. “Her mom used to be a celebrity like her.”

I gave him a wide-eyed stare. “Used to be? You mean she has a different job now?”

He shook his head. “Nope. She’s dead.”

I lowered my gaze, my appetite vanishing in a snap. “Oh. What about her dad?”

He took another bite and chewed slowly. I could almost imagine his brain processing the information,...