"She looks honestly upset, but then, I've learned that I can't read her. The problem with a really excellent liar is that you have to just assume they're always lying."

Deception, Distrust, Perception, Manipulation

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"She looks honestly upset, but then, I've learned that I can't read her. The problem with a really excellent liar is that you have to just assume they're always lying."

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"I'm afraid my voice is going to break. I am afraid she is going to hear how much this hurts."

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