The Illusion of Trust

The storm howled outside, rain hammering against the windows as Declan's words made my blood run cold.

Why was he asking this now? Was he worried I'd discovered his secret, or was this his way of coming clean? Would he sit me down again to negotiate his relationship with Chloe, just like before? My mind raced with questions.

Back then, I'd been such a fool, clinging to that worthless marriage cert