"Harry, from now on, if he calls you, don’t answer anything about me," Emily said, her expression calm, though deep in her eyes was a profound sadness.

Harry felt certain something must have happened between them, but he decided not to ask.

He didn’t want their misunderstandings resolved because that would give him a chance.

Harboring such thoughts, Harry refrained from questioning further. Instead, he felt a subtle sense of satisfaction.

He knew it was shameful ...