C242 The Hard Truth

The clang of Sharon's fork hitting the plate echoed through the sudden silence. Tears welled in her eyes, threatening to spill over.

"Forget him," Fannie declared, her voice deceptively firm. "It's the only way forward."

"Fann," Sharon's voice rose in desperation, defiance sparking in her eyes. "How can you say that?"

But her oldest friend was undeterred