LIAM

I wasn’t expecting Arlene to talk about something of this magnitude at this point in time, but I understood why she did it.

Listening to her narrate her experience while living with Cole Martinez filled me with contempt for the man.

I knew he wasn’t to be trusted, that was simply my business instincts kicking in, but the fact that he had been married to the woman I loved and treated her like scum filled me with rage.

I tried to contain this emotion as she spoke. This wasn’t the time to escalate things by showing negative emotions. I knew that what Arlene needed was support and a shoulder...