Penalty For Betrayal

"Yes, babe, I'm sorry. This whole thing is my fault. I should have known Rob was up to something this whole time, but I was too trusting of him," Alvin said, making Melanie relax a bit.

"So, are you trying to say he is lying against you?" Melanie asked, just to be sure he was falling into the trap. 

"I don't know what he is up to. I just can't believe Rob is capable of..."

"Are you calling me a liar? So you think I'm falsely accusing your personal assistant?" Melanie asked in a cold tone which tore at his heart. 

"Never, babe. I can never doubt you. You know me better than anyone in the world, Mel. I would never do or say anything to hurt you. I just can't believe it was Rob this whole time. But it all kind of makes sense now...." Alvin continued as he paced around the room while Brad relaxed against the couch as he watched Alvin.