Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife: The Twins Are Not Yours!

Chapter 267: Pained II

Athena’s heart raced painfully as a whirlwind of emotions swirled within her.

Betrayal clung to her like a heavy fog, thickening the air around her. Aiden, the one person she thought she could trust more than anyone else, had kept such a monumental truth from her. She had always confided in him, shared her deepest fears and insecurities. To an extent, he was supposed to be her closest confidant—closer than even Gianna.

How could he have kept something so significant from her? The thought of it gnawed at her core, making her stomach turn, making her nauseous.

She felt small, foolish even, for thinking that their bond was unbreakable no matter what. For the very foundations of their friendship felt like they were crumbling beneath her.

How could he do this to her, after all they have been through? Was he among those that had made this decision? Did he kill Scarlet too?

As the silence hung thick between them, Aiden shifted on the bed, trying to gather his thoughts, yet they kept escaping him as the second ticked by, as he watched Athena erect the walls he had conquered before.

His brow furrowed, and his mouth opened as if he were about to speak, but the words never left his lips. But the way he hesitated only further fueled Athena’s anger.

She cussed and looked away from him. She couldn’t let him see how deeply this hurt her. With a fierce determination, swallowing painfully, she backed away from him, rising abruptly from the bed.

"I can’t... I can’t do this right now," She said, her voice shaking slightly, betraying the tempest of emotions inside.

"Athena, wait!" Aiden called after her as she turned away, his voice tinged with urgency.

She ignored him, moving away from the bed and crossing to the other side of the room, trying to put distance between them. Her heart pounded as her mind raced. He had known the entire time, yet he had smiled with her like he didn’t. Had he been part of the plan?

The anger in her chest flared hotter at the thought. Did he betray her just like everyone else?

"Athena!" Aiden’s voice grew louder, filled with desperation. "I can explain! I swear I didn’t mean to betray you! Please..."

She turned, but all she could feel was the sharp sting of betrayal laced with disillusionment. "It’s too late for explanations now," She replied, her back turned to him once again. "Just leave me alone." The resolve in her voice was strong, but deep down, she felt a flicker of sorrow battling against the fiery anger.

"Athena!" Aiden continued, undeterred. He rose from the bed, taking a step toward her, ignoring her protests. "I found out later. I didn’t tell you because I was afraid of how you would take it. It was why I even quit. I thought giving you time would be—"

was the answer? You’re treating me like I’m fragile, like I can’t handle the truth! I deserved to know! I deserved

her, but she

was, Master Shen. then the president... As a matter of fact, there have been others just like this..." A heavy pause. "Just.Get.Out. Just get out of my

the command, feeling a mix

at least talk about this?" Aiden’s tone shifted to pleading, desperation evident in his

"I don’t want to see

defeat. "Alright. But I didn’t mean to hurt you," He said quietly before he turned and walked

muttered, standing by the

too late for that, old man.

noted him tense up, right before he walked out of the

behind him, a numbness enveloped her. The silent room

and she sank to the ground, collapsing in on herself.

were no more tears left, for her dead friend, and for a lost friendship. Once emptied, she slowly wiped her face and collected her thoughts. Her mind raced, ideas tumbling over each

with trembling hands, she opened her contacts list, scrolling

involvement of the agency in mission 709?" She asked, immediately the Boss

from the other end of the line was all the answer she needed. Before the Boss could

then called Shawn and

filled with quick exchanges. Her heart sank deeper with each conversation, as her former partners

didn’t want to add to your stress," Eric said

my stress?" Athena echoed back incredulously. "Is that why everyone decided to keep secrets from

we were trying to keep you safe!" Eric insisted. "You had enough on

truth!" Athena shouted, cutting him off, her anger boiling over. "I don’t want to hear it. I don’t want to be a part of

her heart feeling like it

she didn’t want to be associated with any

with her thoughts, the darkness of the room creeping in. The

and attempted to tidy her appearance. The last thing she wanted was

two children stood there, their expressions a mixture of concern and confusion.