Aiden's POV
I sped towards Jessica's apartment, a mix of urgency and anxiety coursing through my veins. The weight of the situation pressed heavily on me as I contemplated how to break the news to her. I knew it would be a devastating blow, and I wanted to be there to somehow soften it, to shield her from the full impact. But deep down, I knew there was no escaping the harsh reality of what I had done.
There was no best-case scenario to hope for, no silver lining to cling to. I had betrayed Jessica's trust, shattered our marriage, and now, with the news article exposing our separation, she would have to endure the unwanted attention and judgment of others. It was a punishment I knew she didn't deserve.
I cursed under my breath, frustration and anger bubbling up within me. How had things
