Adrian’s POV
Daniel’s apartment feels colder than I remember.
Or maybe it’s just the way he’s looking at me, like I’m a stranger who wandered into his life by mistake.
“Daniel, I know I haven’t been the best for the past few months, but you should know I’ve got you no matter what.” The words feel heavy in my mouth. “I only married her for publicity. It’s you I love.”
He laughs. But there’s no humour in it.
“If you loved me like you claim, you wouldn’t have gone ahead with the marriage plans.” His voice is flat, emotionless. “I know you never loved me, Adrian. You never did.”
“That’s not true.”
“Isn’t it?” He turns away from me, walking to the window. His shoulders are tense. “You made your choice. And it wasn’t me.”
I take a step closer. “I didn’t have a choice. My reputation was f
