“Yes. I realize now I was wrong.” “I see. So you’re sorry?” He clears his throat. “Yes.” “Say it.” He is silent for a bit. “Say what?” “Say you’re sorry that you did a terrible thing to me.” I watch his expression on the screen. He doesn’t want to tell me he’s sorry because he’s not. All he’s sorry for is that he gave me the chance to get the better of him. “I’m so sorry,” he finally says. “I was absolutely wrong. I did an awful thing to you, and I will never do it again.” He pauses. “Will you let me out now?” “Yes. I will.” “Thank you.” “Just not yet.” He inhales sharply. “Millie…” “I’m going
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