Talia's POV:
To everyone else, Ronan Hamilton and Ariana Vale were the perfect match, childhood sweethearts from equally prominent families.
Everyone assumed they would marry, build a life together, and raise a family. But Ariana's rebellious streak came late.
She hated having her whole life planned out for her and eventually fell for a boy from a very poor family.
When their relationship was discovered, she lied and claimed he had assaulted her.
Soon after, she left the country for "treatment" and never looked back. During all those years abroad, she lived freely, seeing many people without a care.
Ronan spoke every word with cold, unflinching clarity.
Ariana froze as though rooted to the spot, the color draining from her face.
"Ronan, that's not how it was! My parents were pushi
