I only listened to her speak, opened that file, and watched Naomi lying in Alex's arms, crying until she choked.
"Alex, this is our third baby."
"Will I not be able to get pregnant in the future?"
Alex coaxed her.
"No."
"If that day comes, I will definitely take responsibility for you."
I watched him kiss Naomi's lips and tell her,
"I'll stay with you."
I watched the video, and my stomach churned violently. Before I could react, I had already vomited all over the floor.
When my friend rushed over, she just held me tight.
"Don't cry."
"Stella, this is a blessing in disguise. As long as you're not married yet, as long as you haven't signed the certificate—it's a blessing." She gripped my shoulders. "I'll expose those two right now for what they really are!"
She was ready to burn it all down, but I stopped her.
"The wedding still has to happen."
"You still want to marry that scumbag?"
"No." I looked at her, my tears finally spent. "Someone who betrays trust doesn't get to walk away clean."
"I won't let them walk away clean."
"I want them ruined. Disgraced."
I stayed at her place for a week. A full week.