Damien took a deep breath, his eyes closed, and began to narrate the whole situation. "It started a few months ago, Em. I met Seraphina at a bar, and we hit it off. We were both lonely, and we decided to enter into a contract marriage. That's a whole 'nother story. It was just a business arrangement, no love involved."
Emma's expression turned skeptical, but she nodded for him to continue.
"Then, weeks later, I met Christy at a conference. We had a one-night stand, and...well, she got pregnant. I know it was a mistake, but I wasn't thinking about the consequences at the time."
Damien paused, his eyes opening to meet Emma's gaze.
"Christy came to my house when I wasn't around, met Seraphina, and told her everything. Seraphina packed her stuff and left. I haven't seen her since
