She said she would call the police, but I knew she didn’t have any evidence.
Crushed, she stomped off.
I felt a strange mix of relief and regret as I shut the door.
Although I was aware that I had crossed a line, it felt right at the time.
Once in a while, you need to defend yourself, regardless of whether it implies taking care of business.
After this, I didn’t think Emery would ask me for any more favors.
