The world seemed to stand still as I looked into his eyes, searching for any hint of the man I thought I knew. Adrian’s mouth opened and closed, a fish gasping for air, his mind racing for words. My heart hung in the balance, teetering between hope and dread.
“Mia… I didn’t mean for it to happen.” His voice was barely more than a whisper, yet it felt as if he had shouted it. Each syllable was a hammer, striking at the foundation of our life together. “I’m so sorry.”
A knot tightened in my stomach, anxiety churning like a storm. “What happened, Adrian?” I asked, my voice trembling despite my efforts to stay calm.
