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.

love instead of staying with my wife? But I quickly shook the thoughts off. I don't

pregnant. Once she gives birth, she'll return to her good old self. And with that consolation, I focused on

dressed and walked out. I needed to step out and get some air. It was not a working day, so I could hang out at

downstairs, and Sofia was still in the sitting room. She looked

"Going somewhere?"

I want to get some

to insinuate that

I walked off despite

I

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

game. Hours later, I dominem

QUMS

all their

you're good!!" one of

smiling with pride. I like the

guys goodbye

bartender, a friendly woman named Amara, greeted me

"The usual?" she asked.

as I was starting to unwind, someone cleared their throat beside me.4 turned to see a figure sliding into the stool

if I join you?" the

owner of the voice,

here!" I asked gruffly, casting

one people found charming but I found annoying. "Just enjoying the evening, my friend.

Your. Friend. Denzel," I said, punctuating each word. "Leave

be mad, it has to be me. You took the woman

tried to rape when she was barely seventeen, rather.

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