C234 The Ties that Unbind

"Oh, Adrian, I…" Her voice trailed off, choked by unshed tears.

"It's alright," he interrupted, surprising himself with his words. He saw the raw pain in her eyes, and a sliver of the truth pieced itself together. "I believe you, Jeanne."

Her head snapped up, disbelief showed on her face.

"Believe me? About what?"

"About the pictures," he elaborated