Exposed

MADDIE

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I shifted just enough to look him in the eye. "Why were you so angry… Like, that angry?"

His arms tightened almost imperceptibly.

"Madeline."

"You said I could ask."

"I didn't say I'd answer."

I pouted. "Just this one."

One corner of his mouth threatened to move.

He looked away first.

That alone made my stomach twist.

"I do