Tatiana advanced slowly, her emotions in turmoil as she struggled to pinpoint how she felt seeing Jolene right before her.

"What's going on?" she finally managed to ask.

Jaxon stepped forward and handed her the device. He then explained everything. With each word and realization, Tatiana felt her heart slam against her chest. Her eyes widened as tears slowly welled in them.

Tatiana's jaw clenched as she shot Jolene a glare. "Why did you lie? Why didn't you tell me everything? Why did you keep it in? Don't you know how bad I feel right now?"

Tears fell from Jolene's eyes. "I was scared. Scared that you'd hate me and...