“Why were you following me?”

Sanford trailed her into the living room, taking in his surroundings.

“I was merely curious about your current boyfriend. Why would he allow you to live in such a rundown place?"

Her compact, outdated apartment was less than half the size of his own living room.

What was going through her mind? Why would she choose to be with a man Like that?

A shadow fell over Maggie's face.

"Sanford, if you're here to belittle me, you're free to Leave now.”

Sanford cast her a fleeting glance.

“Maggie, who was the man that dropped you home?"

Maggie found his query mildly amusing.

“Our relationship has ended. I see no reason to discuss my personal affairs with you."

A palpable tension enveloped Sanford.

“My company's network system was compromised today. Was it the doing of Rosalynn's friends?"

Maggie looked at him squarely, not bothering to fabricate.

“Yes.”

Sanford scoffed, "So it appears Rosalynn assumed I had cast you aside and chose to exact revenge on your behalf. Am I correct? Maggie, you're quite the manipulator. Didn't you inform her that you were juggling two relationships simultaneously?”

He perceived her as manipulative?

She had no interest in altering his perception.

Maggie's fingers clenched reflexively, and she resolutely turned her face away, refusing to utter a word.

Sanford advanced, cupping her chin and compelling her to meet his gaze.

“Maggie, I'm offering you a chance to clarify matters. Who escorted you home? Were you indeed dating two men at the same time?"

He must have been Losing his mind.