The Sin Of Omission

Kai was on his way out of the president’s office when he heard the phone ring. The caller ID said Kira. The assistant hesitated for a moment before answering the call. ‘Hello.’ ‘Kai?’ ‘Yes, Young Madam, it’s me.’ Kira stared at the number on her screen. She’d called Austyn. Sensing her question, Kai said, ‘Boss is in a meeting right now. He left his phone in the office.’ ‘Oh, I see.’ Kira pursed her lips. Kai waited patiently. After a while, she asked, ‘When’s the meeting ending?’ Kai checked his watch. ‘About half an hour.’ ‘Then I’ll call him back later.’ ‘Okay.’ Kira hung up. She returned the photo to its place in the drawer and left the study. Her heart was both heavy and in a flutter. Liam’s reaction plus the photo offered irrefutable proof. Deborah Connelly was really alive. The moment she confirmed that, two voices started fighting in Kira’s head. One said she should tell Austyn. Deborah was an important part of his past and probably still important in his heart. He had a right