Little Liar

"I'm here to seek your permission."

"Permission for what?"

"To leave. I want to leave. I have..." I pause as I think of an excuse. "I have to go to my mother. She texted me this morning and asked me to come. I forgot. I mean, I'll drop by the hospital quickly and see her," I lie.

"She texted you this morning?" he asks.

"Yes. She sent me a text last night and sent another one this morning. I need t