Shattered Silence

"He asked about how we got to know each other." Harper was confused when she mentioned this. "I don't know why he was interested in this."

Valerie frowned. "Then what did you say?"

Harper said, "Of course I went along with what you said. I said that we met at a restaurant. Your mobile phone ran out of battery, so I paid the bill for you."

Valerie asked, "Then what did Mr. Cross say?"

"He asked me