Chapter 70

Shocking revelation

Chris was surprised and shocked. He had decided to keep his relationship with Yvonne a secret. He pondered on how Mariah got to figure out his new relationship.

"How did you figure out my relationship with Yvonne?" Chris asked with surprise written over him.

"I overheard your confession to Yvonne. Once again congratulations! I'd take my leave now," she walked out of the office not waiting for his next reply, with a heavy heart she accepted reality.

With newfound resolve, Mariah began to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart, slowly but surely stitching them back together. She focused on rebuilding her life, on rediscovering who she was outside of her relationship with Chris.

And though the road ahead would be long and difficult, Mariah knew that she was capable of overcoming any obstacle that stood in her way. With each passing day, she grew stronger, more resilient, more determined to carve out a for herself that was free from the pain of the past.

As she sto