[ dani strokes the tears from his face, then pulls him close again, hands sliding over his back. ]
I don't believe it was Louis. He values life too much. Alina told a story, but brought no proof beyond her own conviction. Other people's faith isn't enough for me.
[ a pause. ]
It's Caroline, isn't it? The girl.
[ she's the one who'd called him, caring about lexi. she'd come to their room with food, she'd wanted to help. there's honestly no one else he imagines it could be. ]
( ugh he didn't even think about how easy it would be for Dani to put it all together. she is the newest, youngest, and blond person he's been spending more time with.
finally he nods. ) I'm sorry. Not only did she ask I not tell anyone, which I would never do regardless, but she specifically begged I not tell you. She was afraid it would change the way you looked at her.
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I don't believe it was Louis. He values life too much. Alina told a story, but brought no proof beyond her own conviction. Other people's faith isn't enough for me.
[ a pause. ]
It's Caroline, isn't it? The girl.
[ she's the one who'd called him, caring about lexi. she'd come to their room with food, she'd wanted to help. there's honestly no one else he imagines it could be. ]
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finally he nods. ) I'm sorry. Not only did she ask I not tell anyone, which I would never do regardless, but she specifically begged I not tell you. She was afraid it would change the way you looked at her.
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She was right to be cautious. I wish I'd been more cautious.
[ gently, he wipes the red stains from lexi's cheeks. ]
She's sweet, innocent. She reminds me of Raisa.
I'm so sorry.