Max approached Liz and cupped her cheeks in his palms, forcing her to look at him.
Max's felt that someone stabbed a knife in his chest when he saw that Liz's eyes are missing the loving spark which is usually there. She was hurt and confused, and it was all his fault.
Max ran after Liz and he didn't know what to say. His only goal was to stop her from leaving. When he saw her pained expression, he realized that she knows about Irene and who she was, and that the only thing he can do is to tell the truth.
"I am sorry, Liz. I was caught by surprise, but she does not mean anything."
"I don't believe you."
Liz was pleased that her voice was steady despite her cracking from inside and she hoped that her expression is not revealing how much she is hurting. In the last few minutes, Max ripped from her the joy and love and she will not give him any more of her, even if that is pain.
