FAYE
I watched Alexander's expression change. The moment he realized I wasn't answering, he knew... He already knew I was hiding something from him.
The relief I had felt only moments ago disappeared. I had made a mistake.
A terrible one.
I had been so relieved about not having to carry the secret anymore that I had spoken without thinking. I had assumed he was talking about Helen, that he already knew what was happening, and now I was standing in front of him trying to explain something I was never supposed to reveal.
Alexander didn't say anything. He didn't have to. The silence between us was enough. His eyes remained on me, waiting.
He was waiting for me to explain. I opened my mouth, but no words came out. How was I supposed to say this? How was I supposed to tell him that I knew
