Her mother's lover
“I became the fool who fell in love with you instead.”
The confession hung between us too heavy, too late.
I rose to my feet, heart hammering painfully. “Don’t say that.”
“Why?” His voice broke. “Because you want to hate me?”
“I do hate you.”
He gave a faint, aching smile. “Then hate me and save yourself.”
The rain thickened, swallowing our words. I turned away, gripping the flash drive until my hand ached.
Behind me, Damien’s voice cracked again. “She’s not done, Scarlett. Maria’s just getting started. Whatever’s on that drive it’s not just about me. It’s about you.”