Chapter 90. Broken by Deception

Emily’s POV

I was unable to fathom Hermes’ betrayal. Watching all of this unfold felt unreal to me.

I stepped closer after Lillian ordered him to kneel. I wanted to hear him speak the truth.

I confronted him. Lillian held my hand to pull me back from him, but I stopped her. I needed to know the truth for myself.

“You said you couldn’t love someone like me.” My voice sounded weak, and I honestly didn’t like the way I sounded as I spoke to him. He was my weakness, someone I could do anything for. I even went as far as following his plan to kill my husband and betray my daughter in front of everyone because of him.

“Why did you treat me this way?” I demanded loudly.

He raised his head slowly, his lips curling in a mischievous smile. “Do you really want to