Twisted Fate
"If you want my help, you must be honest with me, James. No more lies, no more secrets."
James nodded, even though the nanny couldn't see him. "I'll tell you everything," he promised, his heart racing with renewed hope.
For the next few minutes, James laid bare the truth, holding nothing back. When he finished, the line was silent for a long moment, and James found himself holding his breath, awaiting the nanny's judgment.
"Oh, James," she said finally, her voice tinged with sadness. "You've made quite a mess of things, haven't you?"