The truth? Ha! Elodie subdues the urge to laugh out dryly, what has she been trying to explain?

The fact that Kendrick would still doubt her after all this time makes her want to cry, but Elodie bites hard on her lower lip. She refuses to cry, not for this man, he's not worth a drop of her tears.

Elodie snatches her hand away, her face twisting into a scowl. “Fuck it” she storms away, leaving the two.

Elodie slams the doors shut once she reaches the bedroom. She sits on the bed, her expression glum. She takes a deep breath, calming her agitated nerves.

At least she has prevented...