Matthew's face turned crimson, then purple. For a moment, he could not accept this truth. Matthew felt the pain of being betrayed by the person he trusted and loved the most.

Heather's hand rested on the tombstone. "I admit it. I've guarded this secret for so many years and never told anyone. I might as well speak my mind since things have come to this!"

"Heather! This was your plan from the start!" Matthew exclaimed.

"Yes."

Matthew took a few short breaths in succession. "When you suggeste