Derek stood up from Ben's bedside, his thoughts a whirlwind of confusion, anger, and disbelief. He couldn't ignore Ben's words, his confession coupled with the details of his accident, weighed heavily on his mind. He walked to the window, staring blankly outside. The world outside seemed so simple compared to the chaos brewing inside him. So Cassandra had deceived him all this time.
His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of his phone buzzing in his pocket. He pulled it out to see a text from Cassandra:
Just arrived home with your brother. How's Ben?
Derek hesitated before typing back a short reply:
He's okay. Take care of yourself.
After sending the message, Derek pocketed his phone and turned back to Ben, who was watching him intently.
"You're going to confront her, aren't you?
