Chapter 117: Seeking Solutions

Tyler looked at me intently, his eyes searching mine for any signs of hesitation or dishonesty. "Is there anything else you want to tell me, Kate?" he asked, his tone serious.

I shook my head. "No, that's it," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady.

He frowned slightly. "Are you sure? We can't have secrets between us."

"I promise, Tyler. There's nothing else," I assured him, feeling guilty. I hated keeping things from him, but there truly was nothing left to reveal.

Tyler sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I need to think about this a little more. We need to come up with a solution before this becomes an even bigger problem."

I felt a lump form in my throat. "I'm really sorry, Tyler. I didn't mean for it to blow up like this. I honestly thought no one here would ever find out."

He stepped forward and pulled me into a hug. "It'll be okay. We'll figure it out," he murmured as he kissed the top of my head.

I nodded against his chest, taking comfort in his arms.

After a moment,