Chapter 69

Tears filled her eyes, and she had a profound, unadulterated feeling of weakness. Breathing heavily, her thoughts racing over the ramifications of her secret being revealed, the room felt as like it was closing in on her.

Her hands trembled uncontrollably, and she could feel her colleagues' piercing gaze going straight through her. Every murmur was like a knife, every look like criticism.

Her legs felt like lead, yet she wanted to escape, to hide from the curious stares and the incessant murmurs.

The betrayal wounded her deeply, making her feel vulnerable and ashamed. Now, her intimate and vulnerable private moment with Alex was exposed for everyone to know.

The tears she'd been keeping back eventually broke free and silently traced down her cheeks as she stood there, unable to find the courage to reply.

When she did find her voice, it was barely a murmur, choked with emotion. "I... I can explain." However, the statements seemed meaningless, and she was aware that there was no way to