Chapter 37. Realization

Maverick POV

After my coffee time with Beatreigh, it was oddly eye-opening. Lake could have possibly lost everything he had worked hard for years because of his decision and what he gave up. So, I followed his mother’s advice.

I parked before his company building to surprise him at his office. Never had I thought of being the one getting the surprise.

Anger slammed right into my chest the moment I recognized the woman who was holding his hand and kissing him on the cheek.

That bitch.

The unfamiliar ache in my chest settled and made me want to lash out and wring her neck until she turned blue.

I fisted my hands as I turned back to my car and almost bumped into someone towering over me.

“You’re not getting in there?”

I met Owen’s gaze. “I changed my mind. My husband got a date, but he’ll probably be free next week.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. That woman just came to him, and they barely talked for one minute outside the