CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ONE: I DIDN’T MEAN TO

Tiana’s heart sank as she stepped through the front door of her apartment and found Dr. Talia sitting on her couch, a knowing smile playing at the corners of her lips. Tiana’s initial reaction was a mix of embarrassment and guilt, knowing that she had been caught in the midst of a tumultuous family drama. “Dr. Talia,” Tiana greeted, forcing a smile as she tried to mask her unease. “What brings you here?” The psychiatrist regarded her with a knowing look, as if she could see right through Tiana’s façade. “Well, hello there, Tiana,” she said, her tone laced with amusement. “Or should I say, Mrs. West?” Tiana’s heart skipped a beat at the mention of her unwanted marital status. She had almost forgotten about the forced union with Adrian, a painful reminder of the chaos that had engulfed her life in recent days. “It’s not what you think,” Tiana blurted out, her words rushed and defensive. She knew that Dr. Talia was perceptive, but she couldn’t bear the thought of being judged for