Lucky in Love
It was easier to lie when he couldn't see Karen's eyes.
“Were you happy when that happened?” Karen asked, and there was something gentle in her voice. Genuine interest, without judgment.
Sebastian let out a dry, humorless laugh and rolled up his shirt sleeve, revealing his left wrist, where the tattoo 385900 was permanently marked. He ran his thumb over the numbers, a gesture he sometimes made without realizing it when he was nervous or thoughtful.
“No,” he said simply.
“Why not?” Karen leaned forward slightly, genuine confusion on her face. “You have a family. You were rescued and got out of there.”
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