Micah’s gaze was fixed on Darya though his words were directed at Bianca. ‘Miss Zimmermann, I served together in the army with your brother Lucian. Regina here was his girlfriend, and before he passed away, he entrusted her to my care.’
He watched Darya’s face carefully, hoping she could catch on.
His answer was an explanation for his actions towards Regina.
He wanted Darya to understand that his care for Regina was born out of duty, not love.
He had never betrayed Darya throughout their marriage.
Darya stood frozen, absorbing Micah’s revelation.
So, that was the truth.
She had often wondered how Regina managed to capture Micah’s heart.
Little did she know that she had lost to a woman who had exploited a promise.
Regina’s face flushed with embarrassment, and an
