Fabric of Lies

Desmond stayed silent for a few seconds before he spoke in a low voice, "Do you really not know why, or are you just pretending not to know?"

Maya felt her heart skip a beat. Once she regained her composure, she responded coldly, "Mr. Radcliff, let's not forget our agreement today!"

Her words seemed to remind Desmond, and perhaps more so herself.

Desmond chuckled lightly. "I haven't forgotten,