It felt like a sharp blade had pierced my heart when I heard those words. I immediately pushed him away, and my action startled Nathan.
His eyes squinted with a hint of confusion, but after a while, he seemed to realize the gravity of what he did. His eyes widened slowly.
"Eleah, I-"
Before I could hear him out, I quickly turned away. I left the bed, hugging myself, and spoke without looking at him.
"I'm just going to the b-bathroom."
I didn't wait for him to say anything more. I hurried to the bathroom and locked the door. I paced back and forth in front of the mirror, trying to calm myself down. I wanted to shake some sense into myself. Why couldn't I keep my composure?
I closed my eyes tightly. It was undeniable that he had realized I wasn't the wife he thought he was kissing earl
