Chapter Hundred And Four

In the serene ambiance of the garden, bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun, Chloe and Aiden found themselves standing face to face, their emotions swirling like a tempestuous sea. Chloe's once tender gaze now transformed into a steely resolve, her voice trembling with a blend of anguish and determination.

"How could you both betray me?" she demanded, her words slicing through the tranquil air, leaving a trail of raw hurt in their wake.

Aiden's eyes flickered with a mixture of remorse and longing as he desperately searched for the right words to assuage her pain. His voice, heavy with regret, carried a hint of vulnerability as he pleaded his case.

"Chloe, I never intended to cause you harm," he implored, his voice etched with the weight of his mistake. "But when I met Emily, there was an undeniable connection—a spark that consumed me."

Meeting her gaze, Aiden's face contorted with remorse, etching lines of guilt across his features. He confessed, his voice saturated with self-con