Chapter 31

I hadn't intended to dwell on these thoughts. But Conrad's words seemed to have flipped a switch, and memories started playing in my mind. "What did he do? Can you tell me?" Conrad probed cautiously in my silence. If I didn't explain, they'd remain confused. Chris would think I was just being unreasonable. Plus, Bree and Zack would still ask after I returned in a few days. The best way to deal with this was to explain everything now, so I wouldn't have to face it again later. "He cheated on me with another woman," I said and there was immediate silence on the other end. I knew Conrad probably didn't believe me, so I added, "It was with his friend's wife. Even your parents are aware of the rumors." Conrad remained silent. I chuckled, "You knew from the start, right?" There were no secrets that stayed hidden forever. Since Chris and I didn't get married, his parents would've investigated. And Chris wouldn't have ignored Zack's inquiries. "Chris likes you so much. It's impossib