"What was that?" I managed to choke out when I was able to use my voice again, "Did you know she would announce that beforehand?" I asked, struggling to find the right words to say as my mind was in a jumbled mess. I was on the brink of losing my sanity. I don't know why my life had to be so complicated. I shuddered, replaying that in my mind. It felt like a permanent imprint on my memory. The way her family members turned to look at me- Ugh- I shuddered again. Ah, I couldn't even think about it without cringing. Colton took me to a room that looked like a mini library after that. I went straight to the couch and sat down with my head in my hands. I mumbled to myself for a few minutes before finally looking up at him. Colton shook his head, "No, I didn't. I thought she would tell the