— I heard everything.
He froze. The smile slid off his face. He tensed like a beast sensing danger.
— What did you hear?
— Everything.
— Anya, it’s not what you think. It’s… it’s complicated. Let me explain.
— Explain? — I chuckled.
Oh, I know all the explanations perfectly. I’ve heard them a hundred times. “It’s for your own good.” “I didn’t want to upset you.”
Please, don’t do that—his voice was quiet.
Just listen.
I believed you. Stupid me—I believed you again! I let myself think you were different. That you were honest. Reliable. But you turned out to be just like everyone else.
— I can’t tell you, — he finally forced out.
Sorry. I just can’t. But I swear, it’s not what you’re thinking about.
— I don’t care, — I cut her off, and that was true. It’s not about cheating. It’s about trust. And I don’t trust you anymore. Not a single word of yours. It’s over, Dima. Everything between us is over.