Chapter 128

So was she here to help, or to accuse her? If she came to confront her, that wouldn't be wrong either. Whether she and Lucian had real feelings or just some messed-up deal, the fact remained-they were married. That made her the other woman. No way around it. The guilt was written all over her face. Embarrassment, shame... it was all there. Fiona wanted to lash out at her, really scream. But the look on Ariella's face held her back. She looked like she was already tearing herself apart. Besides, losing it like that wasn't part of her plan. She knew Ariella too well-too soft-hearted for her own good. It couldn't be brute force. She had to go the subtle route. "It's me. I came to see you. To stop you from wrecking your life," Fiona said, each step toward her loaded with unspoken things. What used to be a short walk between friends now felt like the distance of a lifetime. Maybe there was no going back now. Fiona had dragged her into this mess and used her. And in return, Ariella had betra