Mathew.

I patted her head gently, almost mocking.

I said calmly as if I was giving her safety signs.

My touch light but patronizing.

"Just sign the contracts, Selena, and I will forgive you. No hard feelings-walk away with your dignity."

She hesitated, glancing at the papers.

"Forgive? You mean it?"

I nodded.

"Yeah, clean slate. For both of us."

She took the pen with shaky hands.

Hectically signed, scribbling fast like it burned her.

Then she stood up sighing deeply in ...