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Love of Lies

Some people live their lives full of lies. Leonard and Christine are hiding their own secrets from each other and the rest of the world. When they begin lying to the judge and jury, they put their lives on the line to protect each other.

After the trial is finally done, Christine and Leonard begin to tell the truth. Christine talks to Robarts and tells him that she created the story of Max so that she could protect Leonard. Although the lies are finally out, Christine receives a surprise as Leonard reveals secrets of his own.

Leonard comes in, and a girl runs in behind him and embraces him. Leonard then announces that he has been lying to Christine the whole time. He had no plans to stay with her but simply wanted her to repay her debt to him for bringing her to England. She is angry about his...
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