MALIA’S POV

I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the painful memories I was about to recount. “I was, Lily. But something happened that changed everything.”

She nodded, her eyes urging me to continue.

“It was after the news about Zach’s daughter’s accident. You remember, right? I heard about it and I rushed over.” I paused, the memory of that day flooding back with a wave of emotions. “I found him in the waiting room. But he wasn’t alone,” I said, my voice trembling slightly. “He was with another woman. They were... embracing. It wasn’t just a comforting hug, Lily. It was intimate.”

Lily’s eyes widened in shock. “Oh,...