and betrayal crashed down like heavy waves. Lena felt dizzy, overwhelmed by the weight of David’s confession and the reality of what had happened.
“Do you even care what it’s done to Chris?” Lena whispered, emotions slipping past the thick wall she had built around herself to keep from breaking. “He’s been asking about you, and I can’t keep lying to him. This isn’t just about us anymore!”
David’s silence answered her, and the look in his eyes told her everything she needed to know. He was conflicted, lost, and consumed by his choices. For a moment, they stood there, faced with the wreckage of their relationship and the impact it had on their family.
Sofia cleared her throat awkwardly, sensing the heavy atmosphere around them. “Maybe we should all take a moment to breathe,” she suggested
