A slip of the tongue
Vanessa’s slip of the tongue revealed they were planning to move abroad, far from any legal reach I might have. “
Markon mentioned how exciting it will be to start fresh in a new country,” she said, not realizing the impact of her words.
My heart raced, but I kept my face neutral, nodding along as if it were casual chatter. This bombshell of information confirmed my worst fears and gave me crucial insight.