Her Sake

But the man's grin only widened, his eyes gleaming with a cruel light as he leaned closer, his breath hot against her ear. "Oh, come now, my dear," he purred, his voice dripping with malice. "You can't deny that there was something between us once upon a time. And now that he's taken you away from me, I can't help but wonder... do you miss me?"

Mrs. Harrison's heart raced with a mixture of dread and disgust at his insinuation. She knew that there had been a time when she had been drawn to him, when she had been seduced by his charm and charisma. But that was a lifetime ago, a distant memory that she had long since buried deep within her soul.

"No," she replied, her voice firm despite the trembling of her hands. "I don't miss you. I never did."