k had sworn to me, not five minutes ago, that they ha

erprint programmed into his

colleague?" I heard myself say, the words dripping with ice

t another lie, Lily, ever th

!" she sai

n cold. Lil

o Lily's level. "Hi, sweetie! I didn't know you

my daughter. Like t

ng on?" I demanded

Mark's phone died, and he wasn't answering my texts," she said, her voice smooth as silk.

ome because she was worried. She had c

are you doing here?" he hissed, grabbing her arm and trying

s never left mine. "I think we should all ha

artment, inviting me and my child to have a meal with her. As if we were one big, happy, modern family. It wa

n't think. The room felt li

g Lily with me.

Mark grabbed

look at her. I just walked out the door, pulling my daughter behin