Elena’s POV:
My fingers trembled as I read the words on the piece of paper, my vision blurring with unshed tears.
‘How…’
I tried to speak, but the lump in my throat tightened, and before I could stop them, the tears spilled down my cheeks.
Rachael placed a comforting hand on my back, “It came yesterday… but I couldn’t bring myself to tell you. I knew you’d find out eventually, but I couldn’t keep it from you forever.”
Another wave of anguish crashed over me. My chest tightened as I choked out broken words. “So… so he… he— I don’t— I thought…” My voice shattered, just like the fragile hope I had clung to.
Rachael exhaled deeply. “What did you expect, Elena? She’s his wife. It was bound to happen sooner or later.”
I squeezed my eyes shut as fresh tears rolled down.
What was
