Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1853

"Couples fight, but they always make up eventually," Helen said, trying to mediate. "Germaine obviously cares about you, so why are you still being so stubborn?"

"I know what I'm doing," Jenson shot back, making it clear he didn't want to discuss it further.

"Germaine probably knows you're avoiding her," Helen said, analyzing the situation. "Since you two are about to get married, it's better to be open. Otherwise, it'll just eat away at you."

"I've told you, there's nothing to talk about! Why do you keep pushing me?" Jenson snapped, his frustration boiling over.

Seeing the situation escalating, Chandler immediately stepped in, pulling Helen behind him. He charged at Jenson, delivering a sharp kick that sent him crashing to the ground.

"Who gave you the right to talk to Helen like that?" Chandler growled.

The aftermath of the kick left Jenson reeling. With his lack of sleep and chain-smoking, he coughed violently, struggling to catch his breath.

"You didn't have to kick him so hard!" Helen cried out, stunned by Chandler's sudden aggression.

She quickly pulled him back and rushed to Jenson's side to help him up.

"Are you okay?" she asked.

Jenson shook his head, remaining silent for a moment. "I'm sorry, Helen. I wasn't angry at you. I'm just frustrated with myself."

He paused, then suddenly slapped himself across the face, each strike filled with self-loathing. "I'm a disgrace. I deserve this. I deserve it all."

The slaps kept coming, each one harder than the last.

Helen stepped forward, reaching out to stop him. "Stop. You need to talk to us. Whatever's going on, we can work through it together. Hurting yourself won't change anything."

Clutching the thermos tightly, Jenson finally broke down, his voice heavy with guilt.

"I thought I was with Germaine. I couldn't stop myself… but somehow, I ended up sleeping with Alice. It's not that I didn't want to be honest with Germaine, but I'm terrified of hurting her.

"It took me seven years to help her believe in love again, and in less than a year, I've ruined everything. I really don't know how to face her."

"I swear, I have no interest in her," Chandler said, raising his hand in an oath.

"Hmph, I'll take your word for it this time," Helen teased, a sly smile playing on her lips. "But could it be that Jenson just happens to tick all her boxes?"

"We'll find out soon enough."

…

The rain lasted for a full week. While it eventually stopped, the sky over Miravell remained dark and brooding, as if something ominous was on the horizon.

On a mountain along the southern coast, a black MPV came to a halt on the lush green grass.

The car door swung open, and Hugo stepped out, making his way to the edge of the cliff. He looked out at the vast sea, stretching his arms wide with a deep, satisfied yawn.

"Aiden, what's this 'amazing thing' you've been keeping under wraps? You had me come all the way out here, for heaven's sake."