CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY EIGHT: DETERMINED

As Jessica poured out her heart to Adrian, confessing her deepest, darkest secret, she felt a knot form in the pit of her stomach. She knew that revealing the truth about her infidelity would shatter whatever remained of their fragile relationship, but she also knew that she couldn’t continue to live with the guilt and shame that weighed heavily on her soul. ”Adrian, there’s something I need to tell you,” Jessica began, her voice trembling with emotion. “It’s… it’s about what happened with your best friend.” Adrian’s eyes narrowed in confusion and suspicion, his brow furrowing as he listened intently to her words. “What do you mean?” he asked, his voice low and guarded. Jessica took a deep breath, steeling herself for the inevitable fallout. “I… I slept with him,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. “I was angry and drunk and… I couldn’t stop myself. I’m so sorry, Adrian. I know I’ve hurt you in the worst possible way, and I don’t expect you to forgive me. But I needed