- Are you following me? -She he asks, but he doesn't meet my gaze. "If I tell you. - Because? - Honestly? She looks at me, her raised eyebrows. I give the only honest and true answer that I have. -Tes where I want to be.
In a tense moment between characters in "Leaving Paradise" by Simone Elkeles, one character questions another about their intentions, asking if they are being followed. The inquiry is loaded, as the asker avoids eye contact, revealing discomfort or hesitation. The dialogue unfolds with a series of questions, where the truth becomes paramount, highlighted by the second character's raised eyebrows, indicating skepticism or surprise at the honest response. The protagonist responds candidly,...
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