Chapter 242. Telling the Truth

The silence on the other end of the line was deafening. For a moment, I thought he had hung up. My heart pounded as I waited, dread filling every inch of my body. I knew he had not hung on the line because I could hear his heavy breathing. 

“Lisa… Mark’s voice came through, low and strained. I could tell he was processing what I’d just said, probably replaying it over and over in his head, the same way I had. “Tell me you’re joking.” He laughed without humor. 

“I didn’t…” My voice broke and a small sob pushed through before I continued, “I didn’t mean for it to happen, I swear to you,” I rushed out, desperate to fill the silence and explain myself. “It just…it was a moment, and I—I feel terrible about it. I know it was wrong. I don’t even know why I’m telling you, but I can’t keep this from you.” 

“You did not just say that,” He scoffed, anger, frustration, and hurt clearly in his tone. “What do you mean by you don’t know why you’re telling me? You f*cking