The Woman in White

life.

So when Ava asked about his past, he simplified the truth.

He didn’t say his ex-wife was dead.

But he allowed people to assume she was gone forever.

And eventually, the lie became easier than the truth.

Now that lie stood twenty feet away wearing a white suit.

Back in the hotel lobby, Ava felt betrayed.

“You lied to me.”

Marcus shook his head desperately.continue reading …