Chapter 7

At the hospital, Callum rushed in carrying Sophie, Mila trailing behind.

The doctor examined Sophie’s wounds with a smirk. “A few more minutes and these would’ve healed on

their own.”

Sophie playfully punched Callum’s arm. “I told you it wasn’t serious. Now we look silly.”

“Your husband’s concern is natural,” the doctor remarked.

The word ‘husband‘ made Callum pause. At the amusement park, he hadn’t corrected similar assumptions because Míla enjoyed it. But he knew who his real wife was.

“Doctor, you misunderstand. We’re just friends,” he stated firmly.

The doctor’s smile froze. Their intimate behavior suggested otherwise – if they weren’t married, this could

only mean one thing.

“How nice of you to carry your ‘friend‘ to the hospital,” the doctor’s tone turned cold. “Does your wife

know?”

would that matter?” Callum

himself, felt disgusted. “You think it’s appropriate to

woman while married?”

with that?” Mila piped

defend

my mother,” Mila

incredulously. “Then why are you defending her?”

Aunt Sophie. I’m standing up for

between the three of them, piecing together the story. “Is your mother really jealous, or are you and your father just heartless? Supporting another woman like this… if I had a child who betrayed me this way, I

hurt, ready to defend herself, but the

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felt defensive. Sure, he’d once had feelings for Sophie, but he’d never betrayed Aria–por occasional dinners and

us,” Callum insisted. “My wife wouldn’t mind. You’re

laughed bitterly. “If it’s nothing, then I hope you’ll feel the same when your

with another man.”

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