Dinner was a quiet, suffocating affair. Hailey’s mom, Cara, did all the talking, her face glowing as she looked at Christian. Christian was a perfect actor. He was polite and charming. He didn't act like he had ever seen Hailey before. He didn't look at her with those cold, hungry eyes. He just ate his steak and smiled.
Hailey wanted to leave as soon as the plates were cleared, but the rain started pouring down. Her mom insisted she stay the night. "It’s too dangerous to drive, Hailey. Just sleep in your old room."
Hailey couldn't sleep. Her mind was a mess. She walked out onto the balcony to get some air, her heart heavy. She hated this. She hated that this man was in her mother’s life. Her mother did not need someone as unfaithful as that man in her life, and she knew it.
She looked d
