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Was her beauty truly exceptional? If so, why had Emmett still been unfaithful?
How could he have misled her in such a manner?
Athena struggled to comprehend how the situation had unraveled so dramatically. She was uncertain about the duration of Emmett's deception or the identity of the mysterious woman.
She attempted to speak, but words eluded her, and tears streamed down her face, leaving wet trails on her cheeks.
Emmett's expression shifted to one of alarm. He reached out, gently cradling her face and hastily wiping away her tears. "What's the matter, Athena? Please don't weep. Speak to me. Tell your spouse what's troubling you."
His eyes reflected genuine worry, with no hint of dishonesty visible.
His performance was so convincing that it seemed implausible that mere moments ago, he had been embracing another woman.
Athena struggled to regain her composure, her voice quavering. "It's nothing... I'm simply overwhelmed with joy."