Chapter Forty-Four

As Ava went to the door, I remained in the living room, lost in my thoughts, constantly replaying the events that had unfolded.

I couldn't help but wonder about Josh's well-being. Was he coping with all of this? Was he taking care of himself? I hoped he wasn't drowning his sorrows in alcohol, and I wished he wasn't shedding tears at night like I was. I prayed he was managing his work meetings just like before.

My feelings for Josh were deep, and I wanted nothing but the best for him, even if we weren't sure what lay ahead for our relationship.

The truth is, I was filled with regret. I wished I could turn back time and make things right. I'm the kind of person who rarely makes mistakes because I carefully weigh the pros and cons before taking any action.

One of the reasons Ava was upset with me was that I had ignored her warnings. She had urged me to come clean to Josh before Jane discovered the truth.

As I was lost in thought, I overheard Ava and the person at the door engaged in conve