Chapter 174

ROBERT'S POV

I watched in helpless rage as Josh's hands clamped down on Ariana's arms. My muscles tensed, ready to spring, but I held back, my breath catching in my throat. Josh's eyes were wild, his grip too tight. I wanted to rip him away from her, but something stopped me—an awful, gnawing curiosity about what he would do next.

Ariana's face was a mix of fear and shock. The room seemed to shrink, the air thickening with unspoken tension. Josh's gaze shifted, confusion flickering across his face. Then, abruptly, he shoved her away. She staggered, catching herself against the wall. The sight was like a knife to my chest. I clenched my fists, swallowing a lump in my throat as Ariana slowly lifted her eyes to meet mine.

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