The air between them didn’t move.Aurora stood still.Adrian stood in front of her.And for the first time since they met—neither of them knew what to say next.“Just tell me the truth.”Her words were still hanging there.Sharp.Clear.Unavoidable.Adrian looked at her.Really looked.Not as his wife.Not as someone he needed to protect.But as someone who was asking him—not to lie.Not this time.His jaw tightened slightly.Then he said—“I planned the meeting.”Aurora didn’t blink.Didn’t react.“From the start?”Her voice stayed calm.Adrian hesitated.That hesitation—cut deeper than any answer.“…yes.”The word landed heavy.Aurora’s chest tightened.But her face didn’t change.Not much.“You knew I’d be there.”Adrian nodded once.“Yes.”Aurora swallowed.Slow.Controlled.“And the room?”Adrian’s eyes flickered.“Was changed.”Aurora exhaled quietly.Almost like she expected that too.“And the note…”Her voice dropped slightly.“‘Make sure she doesn’t leave.’”Adrian closed
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