Eric makes every effort to keep his composure and avoid giving Fiona any clues through his behavior. He understands that he must behave sensibly and avoid acting foolishly in front of her, making a fool of himself in a way that would reassure her that she is unquestionably on the right path. As if to tell her that she is talking gibberish, he just scoffs and waves her away.
"What leads you to believe that I have become involved with someone else? Fiona, I am by myself, and I can tell you that I am in the best place I have ever been—alone with myself, living my life, and not having to worry about you to tell me what to do. "You were nothing more than a jail," he utters, drawing a fierce stare from her.
"Eric, you are undoubtedly hiding something from me. You can not hide it indefinitely
