Fatal affair

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Marie's heart shattered into a million pieces as she dialed Billie's number over and over again, her voice trembling with desperation.

Each unanswered call deepened her anguish, as she realized that her innocence was overshadowed by the cruel manipulation of love.

The seconds ticked away mercilessly, leaving Marie trapped in a web of despair, knowing that her life was unraveling before her eyes.

The weight of false accusations bore down on her shoulders, threatening to crush her spirit as she fought to untangle the truth from the twisted threads of this heart-wrenching case.

Billie's trembling voice trembled as she reluctantly answered the call, her eyes swollen from the tears that cascaded down her cheeks.

She couldn't comprehend the overwhelming sense of betrayal and hurt that consumed her. How could Marie do this again? The pain was unbearable, as Marie not only stole the money they needed for the case but also shattered the last remnants of trust between them.

Billie's heart ached with the realization that Marie seemed to be begging for a return to the confines of a prison cell.

Despite the lingering love and hope, Billie couldn't deny the truth staring her in the face – Marie's actions spoke louder than words, revealing a heart that no longer cared, and a path destined for darkness.

"Thank you so much. Thank you so much Marie. You still haven't changed" Billie cried.

"No Billie I swear on my life that I'm not guilty. Someone's just trying to make me apart of it I swear"

"You've given me pain and now you're doing it again. What the fuck Marie. What kind of person are you" Billie sobbed.

"Just wait when you investigate some more and solve this case I'll promise that I'm innocent" she responded tears in her eyes.

Billie's trembling hand reluctantly pressed the "End Call" button, abruptly cutting off the connection with Marie.

The weight of betrayal and hurt bore down on her shoulders, threatening to crush her spirit.

Each tear that streamed down her face mirrored the anguish that consumed her heart. The once unbreakable bond between them now lay shattered, leaving behind a chasm of pain and confusion.

Billie's mind was already burdened with the weight of stress, and the echoes of their shattered relationship only amplified the overwhelming pressure she felt. In this moment of despair, the world seemed darker, and the future uncertain.

Billie wiped her tears and washed her face heading out of the bathroom. She couldn't have anyone seeing her like this.

"Here's the phone records of Ella rose it was requested" a man said handing Billie a sheet of paper. Billie thanked him and read the paper.

"Steven...Steven...Steven..." Billie said reading the words aloud.

Billie's world crumbled around her as her trembling fingers traced the letters of her husband's name on the paper.

The ink seemed to mock her, a cruel reminder of the shattered dreams and the facade that had masked his true nature.

Her heart sank, heavy with the weight of betrayal, as she realized the depth of his deception. For over five long years, Eric had woven a tapestry of lies, skillfully concealing his involvement in the crime that had consumed her life.

The realization hit her with a force that left her breathless, tears streaming down her face like an endless river of sorrow.

How could he have looked into her eyes each day, his words laced with false love and empty promises? The pain was suffocating, threatening to engulf her in a darkness from which she feared she would never emerge.