Dropping the Act

"Honey, don't listen to her nonsense," Carla hurriedly interjected, her frantic attempts to cover up so absurd it almost looked comical.

She added, "She's just avoiding responsibility. If it was really me, why would you wait until today without calling the police? You yourself said we're like enemies! I've treated you like this, and yet, you still want to show mercy and let me off?"

I smirked deri