i thought i 'd lower the hem so her bandaged foot would be covered . '' the subject is not to know he is being investigated . she leaned up and placed a kiss on my cheek , no doubt leaving a print of her ruby red lips against my skin . there was a heavy pause in the room . `` so you gave up half of your life for her ? oh , my god , that knife looks terrible . she turned as if to move away , but he caught her elbow . 