Chapter 31: Being Confessed To By Him

When Aiden took the initiative to admit he was the one who ordered the investigations, the storm of public opinion on the internet didn't calm immediately. At first, the backlash was intense, but gradually, things started to shift. People began to notice the efforts Aiden was making to correct his wrongs. Slowly, the scorn turned into grudging respect as they recognized his responsibility and commitment to mending the nearly broken relationship. Over time, the outrage dwindled, and the focus shifted to other issues. But I knew the truth—Aiden was just taking the blame for me. Guilt gnawed at me, mingling with the realization of how stupid my behavior had been. Every time I thought about him taking the fall, a fresh wave of remorse washed over me. And to make it worse, Aiden remained calm and didn't ask for any favors, which only made me feel guiltier.