Aiden’s composure cracked. “Maya, please,” he said quickly, stepping forward. “It’s not—it’s complicated. You don’t understand—” “No,” Maya said, firmer now. “You don’t get to do that. I gave up my career for you. My health. You vanished the moment you didn’t need me anymore.”
The woman turned sharply toward him. “Is this true?” Her voice was barely audible. Aiden looked at her—but there were no lies left in him that could hold. His mouth opened and closed, his face collapsing into guilt. He said nothing.