Instead of answering, Castelia held her breath without daring to open her mouth. She wished not to lie but to confess she did not have the courage. Castelia had lied too many times, but one lie had to be covered up by another to keep it from being exposed. "I-"
Maddie interrupted, "I always trust you, Cas." Maddie's serious expression said there wasn't the slightest doubt. "Fucking Melody is trying to blame us because Joshua often doesn't come home but I trust you. I don't know what you're doing out there, but you wouldn't lie to me, would you?"
Feeling like not done letting the burden out yet, Maddie added, "I know you well. We've been friends for a long time and have been together since we were kids. I believe that you will not lie to me."
