Chapter 5 The Truth

"Ivana, why are you still here? Everyone else has left. You should go too. Don't worry about me," said Clarence. "How could I just leave you behind?" In the video, Ivana was far too cozy with him. At the end, she looked at him with quiet tenderness. The moment their eyes met, the tension between them was unmistakable—even through the screen. And just as I expected, they kissed. A beat later, Clarence pushed her away. "Ivana, I—" "I know, Clarence," she interrupted quickly. "I know you're still technically married to Janelle, but I like you. I hate seeing you suffer like this. She doesn't even deserve you." Just like that, Ivana tore me down. According to her, Clarence's marriage to me was some kind of tragedy. For a moment, I thought he might defend me. After all, when we first got together, people always said we were a match made in heaven. He was the one who pursued me first. I didn't fall for him right away, but once I did, I was all in. I had to hand it to Clarence. He