Chapter 238

It felt just like a suspect suddenly pulling out hard evidence in court and confessing right then and there. That one sentence—"So you already knew"—landed like a ton of bricks on Nelson's chest. Finding out by accident could never compare to hearing the truth straight from the person who lied to you. It hurt way more. What a joke. Thinking back now, his past twenty-something years felt like one big, embarrassing joke. Before he had the ability to fight back, he was nothing but a puppet for Alyssa—doing whatever she said, believing whatever she told him. And after that? He played right into the hands of every woman around him, running in circles like a fool. Without a word, he hung up on Elena Parker. He'd had enough. "Dominic." After a beat of silence, Nelson finally spoke again, his voice rough. "You think... Claire would forgive me?" He'd been awful. Left her all alone overseas for three years without even checking in. And that wasn't even the worst part. Back then, he was rebelliou