“You loved it. You were so happy. And, fine, I was being selfish. I loved the attention. You were so deep in the game I created. It was beautiful, watching you unravel me. The way you would light up when you discovered a new clue or found a new lead was stunning. I couldn’t ruin it for you. You deserved to solve it.” He took her hand in his and placed her palm over his heart. It was beating beneath her hand.
