(Aiden’s POV)
"She was my best friend," Caroline whispers against my shoulder. "She was supposed to be the one person who would never hurt me."
"I know."
"And Samuel—God, Aiden, the things he said about Charlie. Our son. How can someone say those things about their own child?"
"Because he's a piece of shit." The words come out harsh. "He always has been.”
I never liked him. From the moment Caroline introduced us, something felt off. He was too perfect, too smooth. Like he wasn’t there but performing for a play.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Because you loved him." I brush a strand of hair off her wet cheek. "You were so happy when you first started dating. I wasn't going to ruin that based on a feeling."
"You should have." There's no heat in her words, just exhaustion. "You should ha
