Summary

In Chapter 19 Melody fell asleep in her car and was woken when two mothers from the twins’ school tapped on her window. When Melody stepped out of the car one of the mothers told her they missed her at the college financial aid meeting while another commented Melody didn’t need to be there. One commented the financial aid people would look at Melody’s scarf (she was still wearing the one that Francie gave her) and kick her out. The women, who made Melody angry because they were so rich compared to her, mentioned to Melody they’d just seen Walt in Vivienne’s office. Melody felt betrayed as she walked to the office of the woman who had sold them their house. She knew she would rather find Walt and Vivienne in an embrace than sitting across...