Did I Say You Could Go

Ruth Thorne has long been the topic of conversation among her fellow Hillside Academy mothers. She's too pretty, too rich, too divorced - and her daughter, Marley, is a misfit to boot. so when Gemma Howard and her daughter Bee (a scholarship recipient), arrive at the school's meet and greet, Ruth sees an opportunity for friendship and a fresh start, and she seizes the moment. Soon the four are inseparable, but Gemma can't help feeling Ruth's lavish gifts and constant attention are creating an increasingly unpayable debt.

Seven years later, Gemma has successfully and carefully distanced herself from Ruth, but now finds herself embroiled i a scandal. So when Ruth comes to her rescue, Gemma's gratitude trumps her concerns about her former friend. But soon enough, Ruth's attention grows oppressive again, and Gemma's decision to let Ruth back into their lives has devastating consequences.