He rose.
“You let him help you pack up for a vacation you were going to spend with another woman. You kissed me to say goodbye. You told me you'd call me every night.
Emily walked away from him.
“You told me she knew.
Daniel turned to her.
— Emily, please.
— Don't come to me with “Emily, please.” Did you tell him anything?
Silence.
Emily's eyes filled with tears.
I suddenly understood something almost incredible.
He'd been lying to us both.
Different lies.
The same cowardice.
Emily grabbed her suitcase.
“Where are you going?” Daniel asked.
She looked at him disgustingly.
“Away from you.
- Emily, wait. I love you.
I shuddered.
Listening to those words hurt.
But Emily denied with her head.
“You don’t love me. You lied to me to stay with you.
He pulled the suitcase to the door.
Then he stopped by my side.
“I’m sorry.
I didn't answer.
I wasn't ready for
