CHAPTER 69: CECILIA, SIGN THE DIVORCE PAPERS

"I can't believe she did this to me, Ben." Paul's voice broke the silence in the room, thick with the weight of betrayal. His fists were clenched at his sides, his knuckles whitening, while Adam's apple bobbed furiously as he swallowed hard, trying to rein in the rage swirling inside him. "All this time… and I didn't even see it coming." Benjamin stood across from him, leaning against the kitchen counter, his arms crossed. He rubbed his temples slowly, his dark brows furrowing in concern. "Paul, sit down. Let's talk this through." But Paul couldn't sit, couldn't relax. His whole body was tense, a spring ready to snap. His chest heaved with barely contained fury as he paced the room's length, running a hand through his messy hair. His usually composed face was flushed, his nostrils flaring as he wrestled with the storm of emotions churning inside him. "I trusted her, Ben. I *trusted* her!" His voice cracked, echoing off the walls. "Cecilia is My wife… she knew she was pregnant be