CHAPTER SIXTY SIX – BREAKING THE BAD NEWS

With her jaw set in determination, Madison grabbed her cell phone and dialed Kyle's number. As it rang, she started mentally preparing exactly how she would break this horrible news carefully. Because even though the fallout would be brutal, Kyle deserved far better than a selfish cheater like Aiden Lancaster. Madison would rip the bandaid off swiftly, weather the emotional storm with her daughter, and make sure Kyle emerged stronger on the other side. As always, being a good mother had to come first - no matter the personal cost. "Hello?" came Kyle's bright, cheerful voice over the line. Madison steeled herself, shoving down her own inner turmoil to project a steady calmness. "Kyle, sweetheart...I need you to come over to my office right away. There's something very important we have to discuss about Aiden," Madison said, keeping her tone as even as possible despite the storm of emotions raging inside her. There was a brief pause on the other end of the line. "Mom?