Closure and Clarity

Roman replied coolly, "Come on, Declan, you're just kidding. I just wanted Serena to stay for lunch, but she said she's swamped with work."

Declan looked at me, clearly annoyed. "Busy? So busy you can't even spare time for lunch?"

My little lie was about to get called out.

I stammered, "I..."

Declan didn't hold back. "She just doesn't want to eat with you. 'Busy' is just her excuse."

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