Watching the video, Ashley was stunned and unable to comprehend. She couldn’t believe the events of that night had been recorded and how Joshua had obtained it. She was certain the man in the video wouldn’t have sent it, so who was responsible?

The hall was warmly lit, but Ashley felt a coldness spreading through her. It was as if she had been dragged into darkness, consumed by despair.

“Joshua, is this the girlfriend you said was innocent and naive?” Melinda’s anger ...