Chapter 74

I was stunned and pained by what he said. I didn't expect to hear that. It felt like all my strength left me, and I could feel my knees trembling. The room seemed to close in around me, the walls pressing tighter and tighter as the words echoed in my mind.

I thought he didn't know me? How could he know such intimate details about my life? The disbelief swirled with confusion, making it hard to breathe. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat a reminder of my vulnerability.

I tried to focus, to find clarity in the chaos, but it was like trying to catch smoke with my bare hands.

All I could do was stand there, trembling, feeling exposed and helpless in the face of his unexpected knowledge.