ance. She focused on her routines, on Nate, and on the life she was starting to rebuild. But her

ly dressed. Ava didn't think much of it at first, until the woman's gaze met hers across the gym. For a brief moment, Ava felt her stomach twist, b

he knew instantly. This was his wife. She had seen photos of her before, but the reality of

off. He was caught, his back stiff, his movements slow as he tried to manage the conversation. Ava quickly turned away, fee

ation. She heard the sharpness in the wife's voice, and although she couldn't make out all the words, she knew enough. There wer

was anger, betrayal, and something deeper, like she was broken and didn't

Lucas had created. But seeing his wife here, seeing the consequences of their actions