Chapter 45

The Truth:

As the security men took Lily away, kicking and crying, I felt a rush of mixed emotions sweep over me. Of course, I was relieved that my wife and unborn child were safe, but I also felt deep grief and regret. After all, Lily was once the center of my universe, the woman I loved with every fiber of my being. But now, as I saw her fighting and cursing, all I could feel was deep disappointment. How had we gotten to this point, with Lily so filled with hatred and envy that she would resort to violence to recover me? A soothing hand on my arm took me out of my chaotic thoughts, and I turned to see Alice's face, which was carved with worry and concern. "Arnold," she replied, just above a whisper. "Are you alright?" I exhaled shakily and pulled her into a tight embrace. "I am now," I said softly, laying a delicate kiss on the top of her head. "I'm just... I'm so sorry you had to see that." Alice's arms tightened around me, and I could feel tremors in her body. "What is she plannin