AISLYN

I quietly wait for him to start speaking, but he doesn't speak immediately.

His mouth is still shut like the words are too heavy for his tongue.

“I first want to apologize for being blinded by Ashlyn’s schemes.”

Quite typical of him. Finding a way to apologize without putting any blame on himself. Poor Ashlyn, taking the blame all by herself.

“What things do you have to say, Elliot?” I ask in an agitated voice.

There is no need for him to build up the suspense. He should ...