Chapter 123

Karl

So many different expressions crossed her face. I couldn't even begin to place what each of them meant, or even what each of them was. But I could summarize in three words: shock, confusion and disappointment.

I understand why she would be shocked. It was me, it was Karl, Karl was always there for her, Karl always wanted to make her happy, Karl would literally do anything for her. And maybe she might not have really understood that last part. I would really do anything for her. Although I didn't and would never want to internationally hurt her. And that was something that I needed to make her see and understand.

So I grabbed her hand and pulled her to the side, far away from the porch. I should have realized from yesterday when I found Diamond standing by the porch, not intentionally eavesdropping on my conversation, but she had heard me talk to Tim and had questioned me. It was easy to weasel my way out of that one because the conversation barely revealed anything and apparent