Chapter 78

Chapter 78 Explanation

"This is not what it looks like "Lisa's voice trembled as she desperately tried to explain herself.

Alex's expression remained stole, his eyes searching hert for answers. "Then what is it, Disa?" His voice was calm but tinged with a hint of hurt

Lisa bit her lip, feeling the weight of her words.

She has come this far, and she will not let Alex out of heren

"Where did you get this tile from

Alex hadn't planned on revealing his source, but the words slipped out before he could stop them

"Claire."

Lis couldn't help but laugh bitterly "Claire? You believe her overmne?".

Alex's gaze softened, regret flickering in his eyes. "I don't want to believe her, Lisa, but the evidence in that fide

Lisa took a step closer to him, her voice pleading "Why didn't you ask me first? You humiliated me in front of everyone

Tearswelled up in Lisa's eyes, I

her mascara running down her cheeks. Alexfelt apang of guilt gnawing at him. He knew he should have handled this differently, especially before their wedding. Alex sighed heavily, "I know I should have talked to you before but.."

Lisa nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. "Those files ate Lake, Alex. Please, believe me."

Alex's brow furrowed in confusion but what about the tile about your parents? Is that trie

audible. "Yes, that part

Alex's voice betrayed a mix of frustration and

eyes as she strueled to find the words. "I'm ashamed, Alex

who was already

listened to her. He wanted to comfort her, to understand, but then

video attachment. Without a word, he pressed play, and the room filled with the sound of a familiar voice His heart sank as he knew

it seems, Alex" she exclaimed, her voice

her tears drying up as she

"You lied to me

this guy?" Alex demanded,

complicated, Alex. Please, let me explain," she pleaded, her

Alex sad bittedly, his gaze piercing Into

as she tried to explain. "Alex,

to be postponed," he declared firmly,

breaking as she sank to the floor, tears streaming down her cheeks. She had lost him, and the

the door creaking open startled her, and she hastily

But it wasn't him.

she waned to see in that

Lisa's voice was laced with bitterness, her eyes namowing as she glared at Clalte. "Did you

with mock pity.

innocent et tinged with saram "Mocking you? No, dear. I lost have a soft spot for flowers. And I did

scoffed in disbeliet. "Who

into a smirk "Oh, you would

fault," she accused, her voice trembling with emotion "Tecause of you, everything is

You should be thanking me." she retorted, her tone dripping with superiority "you have no idea what being

H

"I hate you," she spat out, bervice

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