Page 59 of Striking

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Was she there? While Maddox and I were staying at Lilihill, was one of my husband’s former roommates and my best friend’s sister-in-law sleeping in your bed, under the same roof?

Rhys

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Yes.

Lennon

Why wouldn’t you trust me enough to tell me? What have I ever done to deserve that?

Rhys

It wasn’t about you, Lennon. Bellamy asked for time and I gave it to her. Unfortunately that meant keeping it from you.

Lennon

I can’t believe you’d do that.

Rhys

Tell me you wouldn’t do whatever it takes to respect your husband and protect him for as long as you can. Tell me that truthfully, and if that’s not the case then I’ll apologize.

Lennon

That’s not fair.

Rhys

Like hell it’s not. She’s my wife, Lennon. It’s my job to protect her and thanks to me and our fucked up family, and I suspect especially thanks to our fucked up father she’s been thrown to the wolves.

Lennon

Is she okay?

Rhys

Not really. But she will be. I’ll make damn well sure of it.

Lennon

Fine. I’m still mad at you, but I understand why you did it. What do you need from me?

Rhys

I need you to stay in Kroydon Hills and not give any statements until I find out what the hell happened and how this was leaked. I’ll call you once I know the plan.

For what it’s worth, I am sorry I couldn’t tell you.

Lennon

For what it’s worth, I’d put Maddox above everyone else in the world so I can understand you doing the same for Bellamy. You’re a dick for doing it though.

Rhys

Stay safe, little sister.

Lennon

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