Behind My Back

"... Huh?" Samuel finally came out of his thoughts. "What's wrong?" "Why are you always out of it lately, Samuel?" Zoey looked at him with grievance. There was a hint of blame and coyness on her beautiful face. "Are you thinking about some other woman behind my back?" Samuel turned his head away awkwardly. Subconsciously, he covered his mouth with his fist and replied, "No. You're overthinking it." Zoey instantly broke into a smile through her tears and nestled her face into his shoulder with a sweet expression. "I know. You only like me, Samuel!" Samuel was silent for a moment, but in the end, he gave her a soft "yes". Zoey's face was full of happiness, but no one knew how much effort she had used to prevent herself from trembling, exploding on the spot, and asking him a question in return... Why did he lie? She had known Samuel for nearly ten years, and she knew what every tiny movement he made meant. Every time he lied, he would subconsciously put his fist to his mouth. He was guilt