He could tell that she was lying, just as he'd always been able to tell. Yet today he would not call her on it, not when it served his purpose - and, in the long run, her own. He knew it was not a good thing to leave her alone at this time.
He walked over to her, glancing at Montague before turning his attention to Verity. He summoned up a chair, sitting next to her, and then handed her a package. 'I know it must seem all wrong, but Montague wouldn't want you to forget your anniversary. Since he is not here to give you something, I thought I'd take it on myself to do so.'