His Redemption
"Why would I pretend?"
Michael didn't answer with words at first. He reached out and took her hand, beginning a gentle, mocking massage. "If you wanted to meet your mom, you could have told me, not fake sickness," he said.
Diana’s eyes widened, the breath catching in her throat. "You...".
"Don’t lie, Diana," Michael interrupted, his hand moving to caress her cheek. "I am not dumb. I just love playing along with the game. You go see your mom; she is at Ward 242".