Emily stood frozen in the middle of the two men who now faced each other.
On one side was Matt, her ex-boyfriend, the man who had broken her heart and betrayed her trust by cheating with Lila—a betrayal she could never forget. And now, she believed he had fathered a child with Lila but was keeping that truth hidden from her.
On the other side was Frank, her new coworker. He had barely been at the company for a day and yet somehow knew about her tumultuous history with Matt, including how badly he had treated her.
“Emily, you didn’t tell me you were bringing someone,” Matt spoke first, his tone wary as his gaze flicked between the two. “Is this a friend?”
Before Emily could respond, Frank extended a hand toward Matt for a handshake. Matt hesitated, then took it. Their hands met in a f
