FAYE
"Faye!"
The sound of Alexander's voice drifted toward us from the direction of the house. He must have been expecting me to join him in the room, and when he didn't see me, he came calling.
Helen reacted immediately.
She grabbed my hand before I could even think about standing.
"Please, Faye."
Her voice was barely above a whisper now. I could hear the desperation in it.
"Promise me you won't tell him."
Fresh tears rolled down my face. I shook my head helplessly. I could never keep something that serious away from Alexander. This was about his mother, for goodness' sake.
I couldn't do it even if I wanted to.
How was I supposed to look Alexander in the eyes after this and pretend everything was fine? How was I supposed to keep something like this from him?
"Helen..."
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