Bernice’s face fell. She held her chest like if she were going to pass out. Her voice shook with intensity, as if she were about to have a panic attack. "Remi, how could you encourage Ian to lie like this? Just to get custody? You've hit a new low."
Remi understood. That's all there is. He didn't want Remi to say anything else. He felt like his skin was crawling just being in the same apartment. He felt a strong wave of loathing go over him.
Lacy remarked since he was afraid she would break down again, "Bernice, let's go.”
"But what about Ian?" Bernice asked.
Lacy didn't even stop. "Let him rot in this dump if he wants to. He'd better not come to me crying when things get tough.” He looked at Remi with a look of accusation.
She understood the message very well. He put the blame on
