"I don't know. Perhaps I'm wise beneath my years." Sally prided herself on logical side.
Which was slightly punctured when Justin spoke again. It took a minute to catch his words and translate their meaning. Confusion crossed her face as she looked up at him. Her jaw tightened.
"Well, that certainly is a problem for you, now, isn't it?" Her words were even and steady, but in her mind she was struck numb. He had to be kidding, right?