Chapter 248

Gia, touched by Hellen's emotional confession, felt a sense of compassion and a growing inclination to trust her. The carefully crafted narrative had seemingly penetrated Gia's defenses, planting the seeds of empathy and fostering a burgeoning bond between the two women. Yet, amidst the emotions and shared vulnerabilities, Gia remained cautious, aware that trust was a delicate thread easily manipulated. And above everything, she could not overlook the fact that Hellen was Ejay's mother. Banking her all in her would be such a reckless move she could not afford.

Gia sat across from Hellen, the weight of conflicting emotions evident in her eyes. The air crackled with tension, silence lingering between them before Gia finally broke it.

"Hellen, I need to be honest with you," Gia began her tone steady but laced with an undercurrent of disappointment. "Betrayal is something I can't abide by. And you know, I learned that from your son, Ejay! All the days that I stayed with him,