"Stop lying!"

Anne's tears drenched her cheeks and she trembled. Anger. Sadness. Betrayal. Doubt.

The emotions tore her heart, making her struggle to contain them all.

"I," Alex began, unable to speak for himself.

The words jumbled in his head. He wanted to defend himself, justify himself, and deny everything. He wanted to go to her, embrace her, and just tell her what's happening.

But will his reasons be excuses? Can he really talk to her when she's breaking down like this.

"This," Anne cried, crumpling the...