Mark chooses to confront Emily indirectly, questioning her recent conduct. At dinner, he chats casually about her nightly absences and phone calls. You’ve been going out a lot lately. “Is everything all right?” he asks, trying hard to keep his expression calm. Emily stared at him, her eyes narrowing slightly. He shrugged, dismissing the question with a disinterested nod. “I just sent a few messages and met some friends,” she replied, but Mark sensed something hidden in her words.
