I took a deep breath, choosing my words carefully. "That's not why I came. I thought… maybe we could find a way to make this easier on both of us."
I waited for an answer, the uncomfortable silence growing too long. Finally, he turned, his gaze sharp and defensive.
"Easier?" he repeated, his voice laced with bitterness. "For you, maybe. You get a comfy setup out of this. For me? I'm supposed to pretend my life is in order because my father decided he wants this… whatever this is."
