Aven Harris was in misery as he looked at her.

He had no idea about any of this.

"I was thinking, you wrecked me," she said, her eyes steely. If I hadn't been with you, I could have gotten the job on my own power. But now, even if I stayed, it would be disgraceful. Because of you, I had to undergo humiliation that I didn't have to. Your mother stated I was an orphan unworthy of the Harris family. Do you realize how depressed I am? I am not an orphan. My mum exists. "How come I'm an orphan?"

Finally, she clenched her fists in protest.

He felt as...