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.

right by going after my teenage love instead of staying with my wife? But I quickly shook the thoughts off. I don't regret anything, not one bit.

way she was now because she was pregnant. Once she gives birth, she'll return

air.

was still in the sitting room. She looked

"Going somewhere?"

get some fresh air,"

insinuate

I walked off

to you later, Sofia," I said over my shoulder,

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

clicking balls and laughter. Spotting a group of regulars, I joined

later, I dominem

QUMS

whipping all their

good!!" one

said, smiling with pride. I like the euphoria

few more games, I bid the guys goodbye and headed to the bar to

bartender, a friendly woman named Amara,

"The usual?" she asked.

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

if I join you?"

of the voice, my face hardened. It

asked gruffly, casting him a stern

found charming but I found annoying. "Just enjoying the evening, my friend. I saw you and thought I'd drop

Not. Your. Friend. Denzel," I said, punctuating each word. "Leave while I'm still

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

when she was barely seventeen, rather. How Noble of you," I

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