Chapter 15

It was far easier said than done. Philip fetched Lynette's medication, and only after she took it did her condition ease slightly. Meredith's eyes softened with pain. "Darling, you've suffered all these years. If we had known how terrible Zachary was, we would have sent Philip to steal you back long ago. The Wrights never valued you as a daughter-in-law, but our family has always held you dearly." Her words left Lynette confused. She had already sensed something unusual about Philip before, but Meredith's words confirmed her suspicions. "Mrs. Langford, why would you say that?" Meredith looked genuinely surprised. "Didn't you know, Lynette? Philip has liked you since you were kids. He only let go because you chose Zachary. He said it didn't matter who you ended up with, as long as you were happy." Lynette's heart dropped as she turned to Philip in disbelief. He had liked her all this time. She had always assumed he cared for her like a sister. Meredith's words tore down that thin