Angela’s POV
I didn’t expect to get caught like this.
Aaron’s gaze stayed fixed on me. Not surprised. Not angry either. That was what made my chest tighten.
“Aaron…”
“You heard that call?” I asked.
“A script reading on Monday?” he replied flatly. His voice was a little hoarse, but still firm.
I let out a slow breath. “I wasn’t trying to hide it.”
“But you did,” he said. A light cough slipped past his lips, quick, restrained. He covered his mouth with his fist, then looked at me again. “After I warned you what would happen if you lied to me again.”
“I didn’t lie,” I said. “I just didn’t tell you yet.”
His eyes stayed sharp. “That’s still lying.”
“No,” I said quietly. “I was trying to figure out how to tell you without starting a fight.”
I closed my eyes for a moment.
“It’s just
