Chapter 35: Confrontation

After Damien left, promising to call again despite Jeremy's suggestion that he should do no such thing but to give Violet time to get over the shock of what she considered his betrayal. 'Is he gone?' Violet asked as soon as her father came into her room. 'Yes', he replied, bothered. 'Good riddance', she said tremulously. 'But Violet, I still think that you should give him a chance to explain' himself'. 'No!' 'Don't you want to know what really happened? Is the not knowing not part of what is eating you up inside?' Jeremy asked wisely. 'Dad, what else could he possibly tell me?' Violet asked with tears streaming down her eyes. 'I saw it all with my own eyes dad. Don't you believe me?' 'I do believe you, my darling', he said as he pulled her into his arms and patted her back consolingly. He then proceeded to wipe her tears with the helm of his shirt. 'He will only lie to save himself and I cannot continue in a relationship that gives me heartache or which I cannot trust my partner. What