The District
“The room tilted. He opened his mouth and closed it again.
Christina’s chest rose and fell, her eyes never leaving his, never flinching. Clear and full of truth for the first time since he saw her here.
“How old?” He smacked his forehead with the heel of his hand. “She’s gotta be, what, two? Two and a half?”
“Kendall’s two.”
He clenched his jaw so hard it ached. “I was right about you in the first place, wasn’t I? You’re a liar, a deceiver.”
Her dark eyes filled with tears, which rapidly rolled down her face. “You have to let me explain.”
“Why?” He dragged a hand through his hair. “Why is it you’re always explaining yourself to me?”
“Just let me...”
“It’s late. I’m tired.” He scooped up his clothes from the floor and stalked to the adjoining door.
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