88. Text From Ex

Dianne's heart pounded in her chest as she stared at the screen of Nicolas' cell phone. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she read the name that appeared on the incoming message: Adelia. It was Nicolas' ex-fiance, a woman who had been a thorn in Dianne's side since the beginning of their relationship.

Dianne's mind raced with a million thoughts. Why was Adelia texting Nicolas? What were they talking about? Was there something going on between them that Dianne didn't know about? She couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal that crept up inside her.

Summoning all her courage, Dianne approached Nicolas, who was sitting on the couch, engrossed in his book. She took a deep breath and mustered up the strength to confront him. "Nicolas," she said, her voice trembling slightly.

Nicolas looked up, surprised to see the worry etched on Dianne's face. "What's wrong, love?" he asked, setting his book aside.

Dianne hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to approach the subject. Finally, she decided to