That cut through Adam like a dagger on the flesh. His heart twisted painfully at Daniel's words, the guilt and frustration swirling within him like a tempest. He knew he had left Daniel behind without explanation, but in the heat of the moment, all he could think about was getting Ayana. Now, faced with Daniel's accusing gaze, the weight of his actions bore down on him with crushing force.
"She's with another man," Adam confessed through gritted teeth, the words tasting bitter on his tongue. Each syllable felt like a betrayal, an admission of his failure to secure what was his.
Daniel's eyes widened in shock, his expression a mixture of disbelief and concern. "Another man?" he echoed, his voice barely above a whisper. "Who? Did she have a man in her life even after living in a cage for y
