Lily felt her heart pounding faster in her chest, her stomach twisting with a mix of anxiety and apprehension. She held the bouquet of flowers tightly in her trembling hands, awaiting Samuel's words with painful anticipation.

　　"I… I know about the betrayal, Dad," continued Samuel, his voice choked with suppressed tears. "I saw… saw Chloe with my mom…"

　　Samuel's words struck Lily like lightning, her whole body trembling with the impact of the revelation. She ...