For the first time, he wondered if he did the right thing.

(JARED'S POV)

It was a Saturday, and I walked out of the gym room after a strenuous workout. I was stunned to see Sofia slouched on the couch, flipping through TV channels. Wait, wasn't she supposed to be preparing for the Charity event? "Hey, aren't you supposed to be leaving for the charity event soon? I asked, approaching her.

She turned to me with a dismissive shrug. "I'm not going."

"Why not?"

"I don't feel well," she said, placing a hand on her stomach. "The baby doesn't want me to go."

I raised an eyebrow. "So, the money I gave you was for nothing, then?"

"Oh, I did order the dress, but I won't be donating anymore."

My anger flared up like it had been waiting on the surface. "What's going on with you, Sofia? Why did you demand such a sum of money and now you're not even using it for the charity event?"

Her anger flared too, matching mine. "Don't shout at me over such a little sum, Jared."

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my temper. "Sofia, was there even a charity event, or was it just an excuse to get money from me?"

Her silence spoke volumes. I didn't wait for an answer. I turned and walked away.

"Jared, wait!" Sofia shouted after me.

But I was already skidding up the stairs.

I got to the room, stripped out of my gym wear, and got under the shower. While at it, my mind wandered.

I thought of Arielle and couldn't help but compare her to Sofia. Arielle would never lie to extort money from me; in fact, she disliked demanding money from me to the point I had to forcefully give her my card. Arielle -sweet, calm, reserved, and virtuous. For a moment, for the first time since our divorce, I wondered if I did the right thing.

I right by going after my teenage love instead of staying with my wife? But I quickly shook the

because she was pregnant. Once she gives birth, she'll return to her good

some air. It was not a working day, so I could hang out

the

"Going somewhere?"

want to get some

to insinuate

walked

later, Sofia," I said over my

************

by the familiar sounds of clicking balls and laughter. Spotting a group of regulars, I joined

Hours later,

QUMS

whipping all

good!!" one

with pride.

goodbye and headed to the bar

friendly woman named Amara, greeted me with

"The usual?" she asked.

sip, savouring the cold soothing taste. Just as I was starting to unwind, someone cleared their throat beside

I join

voice, my

I asked gruffly, casting him a

flashed me his signature smile, the one people found charming but I found annoying. "Just enjoying the evening,

I said, punctuating each word. "Leave while

for? If there's anyone who should be mad, it

woman you tried to rape when she was barely seventeen, rather. How Noble

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