Claire stared at Robert’s hand.
For several seconds, she did not move.
Daniel looked between them.
You know each other?
Claire slowly stood.
Robert kept his hand extended.
Claire finally took it.
Daniel frowned.
Claire?
She looked back at him.
I’ll explain later.
Robert guided her away from the chairs and toward the center of the ballroom.
Guests began noticing them.
Claire looked nervous.
Why are you here?
Robert answered quietly.
Because you stopped answering my calls.
Claire pulled her hand slightly away.
I thought that was clear enough.
Robert looked at her.
No.
It wasnt.
Claire’s eyes filled with tears again.
You disappeared when I needed you.
Robert stopped walking.
I didnt disappear.
Claire stared at him.
Then what do you call three months of silence?
Robert reached inside his jacket.
He removed a folded envelope.
I call it trying to find out who lied to both of us.
Claire looked at the envelope.
What is that?
Robert held it toward her.
The reason I came back.
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