Heather forced a smile, but her heart raced. Why was she staring at their family pictures like that?! Was there something more behind Jackie’s words? Was she imagining things or did Jackie seem nervous when she saw her? On one hand, she valued her relationship with Jackie and the trust they had built over the years. On the other hand, she couldn’t escape the growing suspicion that something was wrong.
This gnawing feeling of unease only intensified when the following day, Heather discovered her misplaced locket. It was a family heirloom, something she cherished deeply, and Jackie knew this. She always handled it with care whenever cleaning. The fact that it was now carelessly misplaced was unlike Jackie, further fueling Heather’s suspicions.