Adam's voice sounded calm… normal.
As if nothing had happened.
But Leila couldn't answer immediately.
She was still staring at the photo on her phone.
Finally, she asked in a quiet voice:
"Where are you right now?"
There was a short silence.
Just two seconds.
But it felt like an entire hour.
Then he said:
"At home."
Her heart trembled.
Because the picture had been taken less than an hour ago.
And it was in a luxurious restaurant downtown.
She spoke slowly.
"Are you sure?"
He laughed lightly.
"Of course… why are you asking?"
She closed her eyes for a moment.
There was something in his voice…
Something that hadn't been there before.
A lie.
But she didn't confront him yet.
Instead she said softly:
"Nothing… I just miss you."
He replied quickly.
"I miss you too."
But this time… the words didn't feel the same.
After the call ended…
Leila kept staring at the photo.
Then she whispered to herself:
"Tomorrow… I'll find out the truth