74. Betrayal's Bitter Sting

Abigail's pov -

Everything is finished. Everything is done. Ema has mercilessly snatched my passion, and my identity as Tuberose, and left me feeling empty and broken. How could she, my closest friend, do this to me? The pain cuts deep, piercing through my heart with every breath I take.

I had placed so much trust in Ema, believing that she would always have my back and that she would support and uplift me as I pursued my dreams. But now, it feels like a cruel joke. She has not only betrayed my trust but has also stolen the love of my life, Mick. The man I once called my husband, my rock, my confidant. Now, he is nothing more than Mr. Pattinson, a name that holds a bitter taste in my mouth. I saw the questions in his eyes.

My mind is haunted by memories of Mick's care and affection, even amidst the conflicts that have arisen between us. I find a glimmer of solace in those memories, a fleeting smile that dances across my face. But no matter how much I cling to those fragments of happ