Olivia's POV
The dam finally broke, and tears streamed down my face, a mixture of relief, anger, and sadness. Zoe was by my side in an instant, wrapping me in a warm, comforting hug.
"Oh baby," she whispered, holding me close as I let it all out.
"He said some.mesn things, right?" She asked and I nodded.
I couldn't believe I forgot it put the phone on speaker so she could hear for herself the things Theo said to me.
The tears flowed freely as I recounted the conversation to Zoe.
"He actually thinks I leaked the story to the press on purpose, as a publicity stunt to attract customers to the coffeehouse," I said, my voice shaking with hurt and indignation.
"Can you believe it? He thinks I'm that kind of person, who would exploit our private lives for personal gain."
I felt a wave of
