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Isabella's hands quivered uncontrollably as she desperately tried to rinse the shampoo out of her lustrous locks. The realization of her current predicament hit her with an overwhelming force. How could she have allowed herself to marry someone who was already bound to another person? The gravity of the situation weighed heavily on her, but now, there was no turning back. Whatever had transpired had already taken place, leaving her in a state of helpless resignation.

Stepping out of the cascading water, Isabella's wet feet met the cold bathroom tiles. As she reached for a nearby towel to dry herself, a profound sense of self-disgust washed over her like an unwelcome wave. Throughout her life, she had always prided herself on embodying qualities of integrity and unwavering moral principles. Yet, in this very moment, she found herself on the precipice of an affair with a married man, contradicting everything she held dear.

The implications of her actions began to seep into her conscienc