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.

with my wife? But I quickly shook the thoughts off. I don't regret anything, not one bit. It was Sofia I loved,

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

dressed and walked out. I needed to step out and get some air. It was

was still in the sitting room. She looked

"Going somewhere?"

some

you trying to insinuate that I

I walked

later, Sofia," I said over my shoulder,

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

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

later, I

QUMS

whipping all

good!!" one of the

know, right?" I said, smiling with pride.

games, I bid the guys goodbye and

named Amara, greeted me with

"The usual?" she asked.

beer took a sip, savouring the cold soothing taste. Just as I was starting to unwind,

join you?"

of the voice, my

asked gruffly, casting him a stern

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

said, punctuating each word. "Leave

hate for? If there's anyone who should be mad, it has to be me. You

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

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