Freda's POV

There, in front of me, was Hardin, wrapped in the arms of another woman. "No, no" I cried out as I placed my hand on my mouth in shock.

A wave of disbelief crashed over me, leaving me stunned and speechless. How could this be happening? Even though our relationship has been a bit rocky, We had shared so many good times, and just the day before, he had done something so beautiful to win me over. The betrayal felt like a knife twisting in my chest.

Tears streamed down my face as my mind struggled to process the reality of the situation. I felt a mix of...