Broken Promises, Broken Hearts

News of Aiden caring for his female assistant at the hospital spread quickly.

Soon, the scandal of the special female assistant became a hot topic.

Everyone now knew the relationship between the company's president and his assistant wasn't just professional.

By evening, I went to the hospital.

Karen was lying in Aiden's arms, crying as if her heart was breaking.

"Aiden, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it.

"Please don't be angry with me, okay?"

Aiden remained silent.

Karen, her voice choked with sobs, continued, "Aiden, if you're upset, just scold me.

"You've said it yourself. When someone makes a mistake, they deserve to be scolded."

Finally, Aiden's expression softened. "Alright, just focus on getting better. We'll talk when you've recovered."

But Karen only cried harder.

"Aiden, please don't treat me like this. I'll beg Mrs. Miller to let me stay. I'll ask her not to fire me."

Standing at the door, my heart grew colder.

But still, I stepped inside.

When they heard the door, both of them turned to look at me.

"Garcia."

"Mrs. Miller."

Aiden abruptly pushed Karen's hand away and walked over to me.

"Why are you here?"

I didn't respond, simply staring at Karen.

"Here." I said, handing the dress to Karen.

"Since Ms. Reed likes my things, I'll give it to you."

Karen's already bloodless face grew even paler.

"Mrs. Miller, I'm sorry. I didn't do it on purpose.

"I beg you to forgive me."

With great effort, Karen knelt on the bed, bowing her head repeatedly toward me.

"Mrs. Miller, please don't fire me. I can't afford to lose this job."

Seeing how much Karen was struggling to speak, Aiden stepped forward to help her up. His voice was cold as he said, "Focus on recovering first. Didn't you hear me?"

I watched their little act with icy detachment.

Aiden's secretary called then, informing him that the news about him and Karen had reached some clients.

In no time, several vital clients were demanding to see him.

After hanging up, Aiden hesitated as though he wanted to say something.

But I cut him off before he could speak, "I'll take care of Ms. Reed. You can go."

Aiden's face stiffened, and he remained silent for a moment.

I frowned at him. "You and Ms. Reed are already trending. Everyone knows something's going on between you two.

"Do you really want to tell them there's nothing between you?"

Aiden looked at me for a long time before he finally spoke, "Garcia, it's not like that."

But just as he said that his phone rang again.

Aiden glanced at it, then left.

The moment he walked out the door, Karen's expression shifted.

Her voice turned sharp as she demanded, "What gives you the right to hold onto the title of Mrs. Miller? Aiden hasn't loved you in a long time."

I calmly pulled up a chair and sat down.

With a calm voice, I replied, "Because I stayed by his side when he had nothing.

"Because I am his wife."

Karen let out a cold laugh. "You only met Aiden before I did."

Ignoring her words, I continued in a steady tone, "So you're knowingly being the third party?

"You really think clinging to Aiden will get you what you want?

"That only shows how pathetically naive you are.

"You're not a threat to me because Aiden would never divorce me for you.

"You think sleeping with him gives you power over him? You should stop dreaming."

Karen's face twisted in rage as she glared at me.

Her eyes were filled with so much hate they looked like they might burst out of their sockets.

"Garcia Wilson, just wait and see!

"Watch how he'll leave you behind!"