Chapter 12: The truth Unveiled

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In the wake of Siddharth's confession and Avneet's heartbreak, their relationship seemed irreparably damaged. Avneet couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal, and Siddharth, consumed by guilt, couldn't find a way to mend the chasm that had formed between them.

One evening, as they sat in the dimly lit living room of their shared penthouse, the weight of the silence hung heavy in the air. Avneet finally broke the silence, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and sadness. "Siddharth, I can't believe you would do this to us. How could you?"

Siddharth, his eyes filled with remorse, began to speak. "Avneet, I need you to listen to me, to hear the whole truth."

Avneet glared at him, her pain etched across her face. "What truth could possibly justify what you've done?"

Siddharth took a deep breath and began to explain. "It's not what you think, Avneet. I wasn't cheating on you willingly. I was forced into this situation."

Avneet's anger gave way to confusion. "Forced? What do you mean?"

Siddharth continued, his voice laden with guilt. "The woman you saw in my hotel room, she's the daughter of a powerful businessman who holds a significant stake in our company. He threatened to ruin both our businesses and our lives if I didn't comply with his demands. He forced me into this relationship with his daughter."

Avneet's eyes widened as the truth began to sink in. "You mean... you had no choice?"

Siddharth nodded, tears welling up in his eyes. "I couldn't bear to tell you, Avneet. I knew it would break your heart, but I had to protect us."

The revelation left Avneet reeling. She had accused Siddharth of betrayal, not realizing the depth of his own suffering and the impossible choice he had faced. The anger she had felt was replaced by empathy, and she reached out to hold his hand.

"I had no idea, Siddharth," she whispered. "I'm so sorry for not giving you a chance to explain."

Siddharth's shoulders sagged with relief, and he squeezed her hand gently. "Avneet, I understand why you felt the way you did. But please, can we find a way to move forward from this together?"

Their relationship had been tested by betrayal and mistrust, but with the truth now revealed, Avneet and Siddharth faced a new challenge—rebuilding the trust and love that had once defined their partnership. It was a long and difficult road ahead, but they were both determined to fight for the love they had discovered amidst the chaos of their contract marriage.

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