Chapter 32 Richard - Setting Things Straight

• “We should probably talk more about this,” I said after a few minutes had passed. “About us. What do you think?”
• She bit down hard on her bottom lip, her spine straightening, her body rigid. “I think that's a good idea. We should.”
• “I know this isn't what you wanted, Elena, and honestly, I didn't think it would come down to this. I didn't want it to. I want you to know that in this marriage, I don't expect anything from you. You heard Grandma. All she wants from us is to give this a honest chance, and I believe we can make that work. Judging from our performance today, I'm confident and happy that we're such great actors.”