Chapter 4

I would never have thought I'd run into my old deskmate like this after all these years!

"Margaret, I can't believe it's you. I almost didn't recognize you!" I said.

I scratched my head awkwardly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Margaret looked at Elliot and said softly, "Thanks for saving me."

I asked, "Why are you spacing out at the intersection?"

Margaret glanced at her phone again and let out a heavy sigh.

"Sure enough, he still lied to me," she muttered, resignation in her voice.

I asked, "Who are you talking about?"

Margaret replied, "My husband, Jorge. He told me…