Chapter 45

I don't know how long I sat on the floor, my body wracked with sobs, but by the time I finally muster the strength to pick up my phone and silence, it's incessant ringing; my eyes are bloodshot, and my voice is raspy from crying. I try my best to compose myself as I answer Luna Marely's call, not wanting to burden her with the depth of my pain.

"Hey, Hannah, we saw the news. Don't worry, we are doing everything we can to take it down immediately," Luna Marely says, her words shocking me to the core. I had steeled myself for a barrage of curses and warnings like the ones my parents had hurled at me, but never did I expect such unwavering support.

"Hannah, are you there?" Luna Marely's gentle voice pulls me back from my thoughts.

"Yes, I'm here," I manage to croak out, my throat tight with emotion.

"You sound horrible, child. Please don't cry. We know you didn't cheat on Alex, so don