Confronting Alex
She confronted Alex with what she learned, hoping for more openness. “Alex, I talked to some old friends,”
she began, choosing her words carefully. “They mentioned Jacob had some scandal in his past.” Alex’s eyes flickered with momentary surprise, yet he quickly masked it.
“What are you implying?” he asked, his tone defensive. She sighed, frustration mounting. “I deserve to know what you’re really after,”
she insisted, her voice firmer now.