Ethan didn’t want the video Lea had created to snowball into an uncontrollable mess. It wasn’t just about protecting his reputation; it was about protecting his marriage. He couldn’t bear the thought of his wife, someone he valued more than his own pride, misunderstanding the situation. Arguments stemming from false assumptions could shatter the trust they had painstakingly built over time.
“Why not?” Lea asked with feigned innocence, tilting her head as if she genuinely couldn’t see the issue. “I’m just trying to clarify things. This video will help you address all those lingering questions people have been asking—your wife included!”
Ethan’s eyes narrowed, his patience wearing thin. “Lea, this isn’t true,” he said, his voice firm but calm. “She’s my personal assistant, nothing more. We
