Aiden’s POV
I sat in my office, my mind a jumble of conflicting emotions. Frustration, anxiety, and despair swirled together, making it hard to think straight. I felt like I was drowning in a sea of uncertainty, with no lifeline in sight.
Just when things were starting to look up, just when I had found a sense of comfort with Hailey, this stranger showed up, claiming to be her husband. I felt like I had been in the gut, like all the air had been sucked out of me.
As I reflected on my actions, a wave of guilt washed over me. I had lied to Hailey yesterday, and every time I saw her, that pang of guilt gnawed at my conscience. This morning, on our way to the hospital, I felt like I was being selfish and exploitative, preying on an innocent woman who had lost her memory.
A knot of anxiety
