Old Lies Add Up
After leaving the records office, Donnie and I sat quietly in his car, the weight of everything settling in. He asked if Jacob had lied like this before, and once I started listing the moments, they poured out faster than I expected. The dog that supposedly ran away, the school photos locked away, the science fair he claimed was canceled—it all painted a troubling picture. Donnie pointed out that these weren’t isolated incidents but a pattern of control and deception. The silence that followed felt heavy, filled with realization neither of us could ignore.
Old Lies Add Up
Greg Checks In
While making myself a sandwich later, my phone buzzed with Greg’s name, and his concern was immediate when he spoke. He asked if I was okay, then admitted he’d heard rumors about tension between Jacob and me. I brushed it off at first, saying it had been a rough day, but his gentle persistence made me pause. He offered to listen without pressure, making it clear he was there simply because he cared. I hesitated, unsure how much to share, but his quiet support felt like a small lifeline.
Greg Checks In
