Terribly.
But literally.
“Why didn’t you tell me after the expansion ended?” I asked.
“Cowardice.”
At least she did not excuse it.
“I was afraid you would hate me.”
“I’m not sure what I feel.”
“I understand.”
“Do you?”
“No,” she said. “Probably not.”
I looked toward the window.
Snow was melting from the rooftops.
“Cassandra deserves the truth from you.”
“I know.”
“I’m not asking you to call her today.”
“All right.”
“But when she’s ready, you will answer every question she asks.”
“Yes.”
“No excuses.”
“Yes.”
I ended
